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VF53 BTU

2004 Mini One

Yellow Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

186,638 mi
Last recorded186,638 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini One70,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 BTU
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 186,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Aug 2024 185,552 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

parking brake efficiency only just met(19%

Pass 25 Aug 2023 184,369 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 182,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 177,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 171,903 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 171,903 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 162,645 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 162,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 160,998 miles

Central Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 157,491 miles

Central Front Powersteering pipes corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 153,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 153,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 148,622 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 148,565 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 141,416 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 141,416 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 135,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Insufficent washer fluid provided to rear screen

Rear wipe inoperative

Pass 2 Apr 2012 12,584 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 115,630 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 106,556 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 98,187 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 82,928 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 54,903 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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VF53 BTU is a 2004 Mini One in Yellow with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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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VF53 BTU is a 2004 Mini One, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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