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FA54 NTN

2004 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,792 mi
Last recorded151,792 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 NTN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 151,792 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 147,313 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 144,002 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2020 142,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

outer sill covers fitted so unable to inspect condition

Pass 22 Oct 2019 140,538 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 140,537 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 139,315 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both seatbelts slow to retract

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 5 Oct 2017 137,401 miles

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

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

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

fuel cap seal worn

Fail 5 Oct 2017 137,401 miles

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

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

fuel cap seal worn

Pass 17 Oct 2016 125,545 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Oct 2016 125,545 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Oct 2015 110,026 miles

PAS fluid leak

front brake discs worn

oil leak from sump gasket

oil on minimum level

rear exhaust mount perished but still supporting system

Fail 26 Oct 2015 110,026 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

PAS fluid leak

front brake discs worn

oil leak from sump gasket

oil on minimum level

rear exhaust mount perished but still supporting system

Pass 28 Oct 2014 102,681 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 102,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 86,820 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,091 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 68,369 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2011 68,354 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,369 miles

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

advised offside and nearside front lower arm suspension bushes at rear show some movement

Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,949 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2008 42,404 miles

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

n/s/f seat belt twisted

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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FA54 NTN is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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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FA54 NTN is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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