2004 MINI 1.4L Diesel · VU04 FBG
2004 MINI (1.4L, diesel). First registered 17 May 2004. Recorded mileage 140,925 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,925 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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VU04 FBG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 140,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU04 FBG 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 (VU04 FBG) between September 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VU04 FBG Mileage History
- 12/09/2022131,695 mi
- 26/01/2024134,095 mi+2,400 mi
- 23/01/2025137,478 mi+3,383 mi
- 08/01/2026140,923 mi+3,445 mi
- 09/01/2026140,925 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,775 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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