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GM04 MVU

2004 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,529 mi
Last recorded117,529 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 MVU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 117,529 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 117,526 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 116,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 112,164 miles

Front Both shocks lazy

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

Rear Both shocks lazy

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 105,096 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both undersills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 105,096 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both undersills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,119 miles

ADVISE ALL BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,105 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 70,461 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 70,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

coolant level low.

n/s/f tyre nearing limit.

oil leak.

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

rear wiper blade split.

tyre pressure light stays on.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,730 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 29 Jul 2015 67,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,965 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 61,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 52,880 miles

rear box corroding

rear brakes binding slightly

sill trims fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,584 miles

both rear callipers binding slightly

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 40,496 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)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,659 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box mount broken but still supported , advise new bracket is fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2010 35,656 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box mount broken but still supported , advise new bracket is fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,100 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,311 miles

Coolant expansion bottle well below minimum

Rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2007 18,728 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Rear wiper blade split

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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GM04 MVU is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Red 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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GM04 MVU is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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