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YM04 VNJ

2004 Mini One

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,783 mi
Last recorded98,783 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini One70,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 VNJ
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 98,783 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 98,783 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 96,212 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 94,249 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 94,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 92,986 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 91,216 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 89,895 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 89,894 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 84,655 miles

lens missing from nearside number plate light

Fail 18 Jun 2019 84,655 miles

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

lens missing from nearside number plate light

Pass 13 Jun 2018 77,548 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 72,139 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 72,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,327 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 60,284 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 55,598 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 51,077 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,077 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,228 miles

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

offside front brake pipe covered in paint tested as presented

Fail 15 Jun 2012 46,142 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,294 miles

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

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 12 Jun 2010 36,610 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,409 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

nearside rear tyre worn and cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,455 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 22,790 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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YM04 VNJ is a 2004 Mini One in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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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What year was YM04 VNJ registered?

YM04 VNJ is a 2004 Mini One, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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