CarVerify

Free Car Check

YL04 UWY

2004 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,684 mi
Last recorded110,684 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 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

RegistrationYL04 UWY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
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

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 110,684 miles

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both rear jacking blocks missing

Fail 8 Mar 2025 110,532 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box blowing at joint putting lamba reading high (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear jacking blocks missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tpms light is on

Pass 7 Mar 2024 102,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1756515 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 102,174 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1756515 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 99,500 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 99,495 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished BORDERLINE

Pass 27 Nov 2021 97,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 97,403 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 94,109 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 94,108 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 93,728 miles

Both front tyres cracked/perished

Nearside front brake pipe rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2019 92,646 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake pipe rusty

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 92,646 miles

Emissions not tested Machine wont read due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake pipe rusty

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 91,376 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 85,479 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 85,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 76,608 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 66,866 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 66,866 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,722 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 61,722 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,776 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,392 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

drivers front wiper rubber splitting

front Brake disc(s) wearing thin

front suspension bushes starting to crack/split

Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,526 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,645 miles

Oil leak

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on the outer edge--rec attention

offside front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge--rec attention

tyre size is Dunlop Sport 200 175/65 R15 84H

Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,358 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,108 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
Full Mini Cooper 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

YL04 UWY is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,091 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL04 UWY?

You can check the full history of YL04 UWY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YL04 UWY registered?

YL04 UWY is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is YL04 UWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL04 UWY shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL04 UWY 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 YL04 UWY. 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.