2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · WD04 YLB
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 97,964 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD04 YLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 97,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD04 YLB 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 (WD04 YLB) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 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 (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”.
WD04 YLB Mileage History
- 28/11/202293,602 mi
- 13/11/202394,157 mi+555 mi
- 20/01/202595,922 mi+1,765 mi
- 23/12/202597,964 mi+2,042 mi
- 23/12/202597,964 mi
Average of roughly 1,421 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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