2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SW04 CUJ
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 130,330 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW04 CUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 130,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW04 CUJ Mileage History
- 11/09/2023122,762 mi
- 12/09/2023122,772 mi+10 mi
- 14/09/2024126,316 mi+3,544 mi
- 08/09/2025130,318 mi+4,002 mi
- 10/09/2025130,330 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 3,786 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW04 CUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mini Mini (SW04 CUJ) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed Due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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