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HT53 YGU

2004 Mini Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,779 mi
Last recorded129,779 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper61,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 YGU
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 129,779 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 124,135 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

offside front & nearside rear tyre has slight cuts on outter wall

slight corrsion on components

Pass 16 Nov 2016 119,166 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

multiple points of slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

presenter adviced corrosion cosmetic

Fail 16 Nov 2016 119,164 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside parking brake has little or no effort

covers & shields fitted

multiple points of slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2015 112,828 miles

n/s/r tyre appears low on pressure and is splitting on inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre has a nail

Pass 3 Nov 2014 160,103 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 99,001 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust correded

exhaust moutain poor

n/s/f tyre wall damage

Pass 19 Oct 2013 99,001 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)

exhaust correded

exhaust moutain poor

n/s/f tyre wall damage

Pass 19 Oct 2012 92,636 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 92,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust moutain poor

Pass 14 Oct 2011 86,324 miles

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape (treads)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 80,879 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2011 80,879 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2010 57,826 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 57,826 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 43,390 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,088 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 17,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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HT53 YGU is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,983 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT53 YGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HT53 YGU is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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