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HC04 XCS

2004 Mini John Cooper Works

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

283,065 mi
Last recorded283,065 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini John Cooper Works53,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 XCS
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 283,065 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 261,667 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2024 261,667 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2023 246,800 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 27 Nov 2023 246,800 miles

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Dec 2022 236,863 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 222,065 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Dec 2020 198,703 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Dec 2019 174,660 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 165,266 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 158,964 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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HC04 XCS is a 2004 Mini John Cooper Works in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,695 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 22 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HC04 XCS registered?

HC04 XCS is a 2004 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is HC04 XCS safe to buy?

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