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RL53 SOE

2004 Mini Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,537 mi
Last recorded140,537 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini One61,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 SOE
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 140,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 136,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 127,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 127,370 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 111,489 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 111,489 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 98,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several brake pipes at rear by each side of fuel tank and feed to rear in centre of car corroded . Unable to see full extent of corrosion due to restricted access. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Some corrosion underside on inner sills at rear

Fail 9 Aug 2021 98,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several brake pipes at rear by each side of fuel tank and feed to rear in centre of car corroded . Unable to see full extent of corrosion due to restricted access. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Some corrosion underside on inner sills at rear

Pass 18 Aug 2020 92,744 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 92,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both sides not working (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 88,253 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 82,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 74,859 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 72,375 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2015 67,906 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 61,056 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 53,113 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 53,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Dec 2012 49,288 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 49,288 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,706 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,496 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly scored and pitted on inside

Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,441 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,333 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,274 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,482 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini One?

Based on 10,863 MOT tests across 1,925 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 140
Headlamp aim too low 73
position lamp(s) not working 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
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RL53 SOE is a 2004 Mini Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 61,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL53 SOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RL53 SOE registered?

RL53 SOE is a 2004 Mini Mini One, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is RL53 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL53 SOE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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