2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · YM53 LAA
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2004. Recorded mileage 120,575 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1598cc
YM53 LAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2024
- 120,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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YM53 LAA Mileage History
- 15/11/2021114,164 mi
- 02/02/2023116,284 mi+2,120 mi
- 11/01/2024120,418 mi+4,134 mi
- 29/01/2024120,575 mi+157 mi
- 29/01/2024120,575 mi
Average of roughly 2,910 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YM53 LAA 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 (YM53 LAA) between November 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2024 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 (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip mi”; “Front Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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