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LL53 ECV

2004 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,065 mi
Last recorded80,065 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 ECV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 80,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 80,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 75,550 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 75,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 73,953 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 70,652 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 68,651 miles

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

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))

o/s headlight lens / slight bind in o/s/r wheel

Pass 2 Feb 2021 67,101 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 67,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear pivot bush broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear pivot bush broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Off side rear to front joint. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 61,824 miles

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

Rear Brake pipes corroded but not excessively

Pass 28 Jan 2019 60,293 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 57,842 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 51,648 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 46,994 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 46,994 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 42,212 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 42,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 41,624 miles

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

OSR brake binding slightly

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,624 miles

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

OSR brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear wheels binding slightly

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 39,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2012 36,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,008 miles

Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,934 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 29,699 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 27,669 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 27,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 19,973 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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LL53 ECV is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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LL53 ECV is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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