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AV04 FDN

2004 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

134,631 mi
Last recorded134,631 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 FDN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 134,631 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 134,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 127,413 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 116,267 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front driver seat slightly loose \ worn but not insecure

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 116,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front driver seat slightly loose \ worn but not insecure

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 104,851 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 103,338 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 98,525 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 91,356 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass cracked ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 91,304 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,649 miles

both headlamps aims on upper limit

chip in windscreen

Fail 27 Jun 2019 85,649 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

chip in windscreen

oil level on minimum mark

both headlamps aims on upper limit

Pass 20 Jun 2018 80,897 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

chip in screen zone a

Pass 28 Jun 2017 74,355 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,283 miles

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/s main beam, bulb incorrectly fitted, FIXED

Fail 22 Apr 2016 71,283 miles

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

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/s main beam, bulb incorrectly fitted, FIXED

Pass 15 Apr 2015 66,881 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap slightly perished

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2015 66,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap slightly perished

o/s/f tyre damage to sidewall but not exposing cord

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2014 59,522 miles

backbox outerskin corroded and has slight blow

both rear tyres on 3mm 195/55/16 Rf goodyear

Pass 25 Apr 2013 53,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted

Slight smear on wipers

Fail 4 Nov 2011 49,469 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear discs scored

Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,469 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear discs scored

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,773 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,026 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

washer motor faulty squirts but does not sustain

Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,349 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 30,524 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,320 miles

n/s front tyre getting worn closeto limit on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2006 9,253 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
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AV04 FDN is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

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AV04 FDN is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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