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LO04 GUD

2004 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

94,645 mi
Last recorded94,645 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 GUD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 94,645 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 94,643 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 92,646 miles

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 7 Mar 2024 90,307 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 90,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing locking bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 87,855 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 87,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 83,695 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 83,694 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 79,290 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 79,290 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,833 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 76,833 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brake fluid slightly contaminated

Fail 30 Apr 2019 72,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brake fluid slightly contaminated

coolant level low

Pass 1 Feb 2018 67,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall damage/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 58,120 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,984 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,701 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,689 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 55,689 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,882 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 53,882 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,707 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 41,982 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 41,982 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,040 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 40,040 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 36,199 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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LO04 GUD is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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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LO04 GUD is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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