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WJ53 VKZ

2004 Mini One

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,945 mi
Last recorded99,945 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini One70,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 VKZ
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 99,945 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2026 99,944 miles

Central Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silecer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 99,933 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 95,128 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 95,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 89,469 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 87,700 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 86,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,972 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 84,939 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 78,144 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 76,459 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 76,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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WJ53 VKZ is a 2004 Mini One in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 70,858 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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WJ53 VKZ is a 2004 Mini One, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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