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FT04 MKX

2004 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,174 mi
Last recorded113,174 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 MKX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 113,174 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 113,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 106,312 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 106,312 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 102,040 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 102,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 97,071 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 97,071 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 93,483 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has small gouges in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2019 82,574 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH Rear Brakes slightly binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 May 2019 82,574 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to 3mm, and perishing.

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH Rear Brakes slightly binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2018 74,459 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,846 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear tyres perishing

Fail 31 May 2017 71,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,710 miles

brake pipes corroding osr/nsf

Fail 11 Apr 2016 65,710 miles

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

brake pipes corroding osr/nsf

Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,002 miles

offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2014 52,193 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,212 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 43,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,201 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 May 2011 38,337 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre has perishing to tread

Pass 19 May 2010 35,088 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,277 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,398 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 17,486 miles

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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FT04 MKX is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Blue 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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FT04 MKX is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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