BG53 ONV

2004 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MINI
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
16 June 2026 (2 days away)
Last recorded mileage
15,969 mi

AI verdict AVOID 35/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2004 Mini has 26 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 15,969 miles.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 8 historical failures

Mileage history

Dec 2006: 15,969 mi PASSJan 2008: 204,494 mi FAILJan 2008: 20,499 mi PASSJan 2009: 23,911 mi PASSJan 2010: 28,708 mi PASSJan 2011: 32,608 mi PASSJan 2011: 32,608 mi FAILMay 2012: 41,060 mi PASSMay 2013: 51,410 mi PASSApr 2014: 59,160 mi FAILMay 2014: 59,741 mi FAILMay 2014: 59,741 mi PASSJul 2014: 60,139 mi PASSSep 2015: 64,087 mi FAILSep 2015: 64,087 mi PASSSep 2016: 68,946 mi FAILSep 2016: 68,946 mi PASSDec 2017: 70,570 mi PASSNov 2018: 73,604 mi PASSDec 2019: 81,338 mi FAILDec 2019: 81,343 mi PASSJul 2021: 86,357 mi PASSAug 2022: 89,047 mi PASSAug 2023: 92,288 mi PASSJun 2025: 93,935 mi FAILJun 2025: 93,935 mi PASS204k110k16kDec 2006Jun 2025

MOT test history — 18/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2006 PASS 15,969 mi None recorded
Jan 2008 FAIL 204,494 mi
FAIL Emissions not tested (7.0)
USER ENTERED Coolant leak
USER ENTERED offside rear wheel slight bind
Jan 2008 PASS 20,499 mi
USER ENTERED offside rear wheel slight bind
Jan 2009 PASS 23,911 mi None recorded
Jan 2010 PASS 28,708 mi None recorded
Jan 2011 PASS 32,608 mi None recorded
Jan 2011 FAIL 32,608 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PRS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
May 2012 PASS 41,060 mi None recorded
May 2013 PASS 51,410 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Apr 2014 FAIL 59,160 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
FAIL Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
FAIL Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
ADVISORY Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
ADVISORY Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Offside wiper blade not very effective
USER ENTERED Oil leaks
USER ENTERED Offside front tyre wearing very low on inner and outer edges
USER ENTERED Nearside front tyre wearing very low on inner and outer edges
USER ENTERED Engine management light on
May 2014 FAIL 59,741 mi
FAIL Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED very slight cracking on fuel cap,rubber seal.
USER ENTERED engine management light is on intermittantly?
USER ENTERED Oil leak
May 2014 PASS 59,741 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED very slight cracking on fuel cap,rubber seal.
USER ENTERED engine management light is on intermittantly?
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Jul 2014 PASS 60,139 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 FAIL 64,087 mi
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2015 PASS 64,087 mi
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2016 FAIL 68,946 mi
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Sep 2016 PASS 68,946 mi
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Dec 2017 PASS 70,570 mi
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nov 2018 PASS 73,604 mi None recorded
Dec 2019 FAIL 81,338 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Dec 2019 PASS 81,343 mi None recorded
Jul 2021 PASS 86,357 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2022 PASS 89,047 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2023 PASS 92,288 mi None recorded
Jun 2025 FAIL 93,935 mi
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Jun 2025 PASS 93,935 mi None recorded

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