CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJ04 DKF

2004 Mini One

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

100,036 mi
Last recorded100,036 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini One70,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 DKF
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 100,036 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 100,036 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 100,014 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 97,899 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 97,887 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 95,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer de laminating and hanger rubbers split

Pass 8 Apr 2022 93,217 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 93,217 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 90,622 miles

brake pad warning light lit

Fail 30 Jul 2021 90,622 miles

brake pad warning light lit

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake loom wire (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 86,576 miles

Nearside Front brake wear indicator broken will need replacing

Offside Rear back box deteriorating may soon need attention

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 86,576 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake wear indicator broken will need replacing

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

Offside Rear back box deteriorating may soon need attention

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 82,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire has damage.Has been rubbing against wheel rim.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to tread wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 22 Jul 2019 82,137 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire has damage.Has been rubbing against wheel rim.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to tread wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,674 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2018 76,674 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,662 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 76,662 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,627 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 76,627 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear exhaust detiorated

Fail 2 Apr 2015 76,474 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear exhaust detiorated

Fail 8 Apr 2014 76,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 76,191 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,442 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 64,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,111 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/r disc worn

Fail 31 Mar 2011 53,158 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/r disc worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,853 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2009 39,829 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,289 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 27,314 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
Full Mini One reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WJ04 DKF is a 2004 Mini One in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ04 DKF?

You can check the full history of WJ04 DKF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJ04 DKF registered?

WJ04 DKF is a 2004 Mini One, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is WJ04 DKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ04 DKF shows 34 tests with a 61.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ04 DKF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJ04 DKF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.