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BU54 UPH

2004 Mini John Cooper Works

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,293 mi
Last recorded105,293 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini John Cooper Works53,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 UPH
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 105,293 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 105,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 105,106 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 102,248 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 102,239 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 99,223 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 99,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 95,741 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 90,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 84,465 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 80,925 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 80,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 76,797 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre split on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2015 72,442 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,846 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,060 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 57,788 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 57,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,776 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,235 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,401 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,635 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,644 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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BU54 UPH is a 2004 Mini John Cooper Works in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,695 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 22 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU54 UPH is a 2004 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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