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HV53 GKJ

2004 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

White Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2004 Mini Cooper Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 99,869 miles on the clock, averaging 5,128 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W10 Naturally Aspirated engine is known for w10b16a and cylinder head cracking.

MOT & Mileage History for HV53 GKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,869
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,128

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,869 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,075
Average per year5,128
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV53 GKJ 19k39k59k80k100k '07'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage99,869 miles
Since last MOT+6,075 miles
PASS
Mileage93,794 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,729 miles
Since last MOT+4,027 miles
PASS
Mileage89,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,702 miles
Since last MOT+1,740 miles
PASS
Mileage87,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,962 miles
Since last MOT+3,957 miles
PASS
Mileage84,005 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,997 miles
Since last MOT+5,852 miles
PASS
Mileage78,145 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,135 miles
Since last MOT+9,792 miles
PASS
Mileage68,343 miles
Since last MOT+189 miles
PASS
Mileage68,154 miles
Since last MOT+1,577 miles
PASS
Mileage66,577 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
PASS
Mileage66,406 miles
Since last MOT+2,455 miles
PASS
Mileage63,951 miles
Since last MOT+14,533 miles
PASS
Mileage49,418 miles
Since last MOT+11,558 miles
PASS
Mileage37,860 miles
Since last MOT+12,502 miles
PASS
Mileage25,358 miles
Since last MOT+6,484 miles
PASS
Mileage18,874 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

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W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

Cracks develop in the head, leading to compression loss and oil burning.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 GKJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeHV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HV53 GKJ

What car is HV53 GKJ?

HV53 GKJ is an white Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2004.

What is the mileage of HV53 GKJ?

The last recorded mileage for HV53 GKJ was 99,869 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV53 GKJ passed its MOT?

HV53 GKJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 28 Oct 2022.

Is HV53 GKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV53 GKJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is HV53 GKJ?

HV53 GKJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.