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MW04 HYY

2004 Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,970 mi
Last recorded140,970 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini One70,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 HYY
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 140,970 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 134,282 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 127,137 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 115,811 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 111,063 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 108,961 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 108,961 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 105,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 105,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 100,701 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 100,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 98,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 98,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 93,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has movement but not yet excessive (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded, unable to check properly due to position

corrosion in n/s/f brake pipe

n/s/r tyre worn to wear bars + scoring on sidewalls [175/65/15h]

slight fluctuation on front brakes

slight play in steering column

Fail 24 Jun 2016 93,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has movement but not yet excessive (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded, unable to check properly due to position

corrosion in n/s/f brake pipe

n/s/r tyre worn to wear bars + scoring on sidewalls [175/65/15h]

slight fluctuation on front brakes

slight play in steering column

Pass 26 Jun 2015 86,467 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at side of fuel tank?

corrosion in n/s/f brake pipe

exhaust rear mounts perished

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars

play in n/s/f suspension arm rear bush not yet excessive

rear brake pads wearing slightly low

screw in edge of n/s/r tyre [175/65/15t]

Fail 25 Jun 2015 86,466 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at side of fuel tank?

corrosion in n/s/f brake pipe

exhaust rear mounts perished

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars

play in n/s/f suspension arm rear bush not yet excessive

rear brake pads wearing slightly low

screw in edge of n/s/r tyre [175/65/15t]

Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,760 miles

both wiper blades split

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes but unable to check properly due to grease + position

exhaust back box mounting perished but system supported

fluctuation on front brakes, not yet excessive

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing outside centre 3/4

o/s/f jacking block missing

o/s/f tyre worn outside centre 3/4 [175/65/15h]

slight play in steering column?

wear on front brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,607 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes splitting but only with slight movement

corrosion started in n/s/f brake pipe

o/s/f jacking block missing

slight judder on front brakes

unable to check condition of some brake pipes properly due to grease + position

wear on front brake discs

Fail 18 Jun 2013 66,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

both front suspension arms rear bushes splitting but only with slight movement

corrosion started in n/s/f brake pipe

o/s/f jacking block missing

slight judder on front brakes

unable to check condition of some brake pipes properly due to grease + position

wear on front brake discs

Pass 31 May 2012 59,545 miles

sill covers fittewd not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Jun 2011 56,272 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,272 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,315 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,229 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front & both rear tyres worn all 2mm

Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,685 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 18,554 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 18,590 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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MW04 HYY is a 2004 Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 70,858 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MW04 HYY is a 2004 Mini One, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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