2004 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · YL53 YUX
2004 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 112,114 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YL53 YUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 112,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YL53 YUX Mileage History
- 18/10/2023106,172 mi
- 24/10/2023106,184 mi+12 mi
- 15/10/2024109,330 mi+3,146 mi
- 01/10/2025112,114 mi+2,784 mi
- 01/10/2025112,114 mi
Average of roughly 3,040 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL53 YUX 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 Cooper (YL53 YUX) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 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 (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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