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FM53 VHN

2004 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,502 mi
Last recorded112,502 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 112,502 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s& n/s front and o/s & n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 112,502 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded o/s& n/s front and o/s & n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 96,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 95,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 93,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 92,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 88,592 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 83,933 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 78,820 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 75,480 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light On

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn On Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 75,476 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Pipes On Floor In Clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi By Tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi By Tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake Pad Warning Light On

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn On Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 71,493 miles

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

rear exhaust box heavy corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2015 71,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear exhaust box heavy corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,402 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,831 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 63,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front wheel alignment out

Pass 10 Mar 2012 60,753 miles

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

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

oil level low

Fail 10 Mar 2012 60,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil level low

Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,475 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2011 55,449 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front wiper blades split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,643 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 48,643 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,743 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,265 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 31,261 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 25,599 miles

Drivers seat does not slide forward sufficiently to allow access to rear passenger compartment.

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

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

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

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

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 VHN is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VHN is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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