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FB53 LAO

2004 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,490 mi
Last recorded153,490 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 LAO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 153,490 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 151,143 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 148,905 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2.5 to 3mm

Fail 19 Sep 2019 148,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 2.5 to 3mm

Pass 28 Sep 2018 130,981 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 130,981 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 114,540 miles

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

Rear tyres out of shape on their inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,240 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 95,240 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,778 miles

n s r tyre wearing out of shape

wipers smearing

Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,510 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,476 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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FB53 LAO is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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What year was FB53 LAO registered?

FB53 LAO is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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