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FM53 NUV

2004 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,483 mi
Last recorded118,483 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 NUV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 118,483 miles

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

Rear General underbody corrosion becoming advanced in places.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 118,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R15 84T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low.

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

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

Rear General underbody corrosion becoming advanced in places.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 114,702 miles

Coolant level below min mark

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources No plate light inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 114,702 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level below min mark

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources No plate light inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 107,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2020 105,196 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rattle

Fail 24 Jun 2020 105,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust rattle

Pass 17 Nov 2018 100,330 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 96,816 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 94,080 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear into rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 12 Jan 2017 94,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear into rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 89,943 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 85,534 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 80,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 80,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 76,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 71,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,552 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 54,108 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 60,846 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 60,760 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 56,275 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 50,092 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 50,092 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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FM53 NUV is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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FM53 NUV is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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