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LS54 CXL

2004 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,779 mi
Last recorded100,779 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 CXL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 100,779 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 97,137 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2025 97,137 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 93,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 91,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 88,876 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cracking in tread

o/s number plate lamp outer lens missing

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear brake pads worn to approx. 3-4mm

Fail 20 Jun 2022 88,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cracking in tread

o/s number plate lamp outer lens missing

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear brake pads worn to approx. 3-4mm

Pass 10 Jul 2021 85,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 83,172 miles

oil leaks

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 4 May 2019 83,121 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leaks

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 4 May 2018 79,368 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 79,351 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 75,015 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 4 May 2016 67,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Fail 4 May 2016 67,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 May 2015 59,950 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 59,950 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,661 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 51,760 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 46,968 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,299 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,273 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 29,882 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,712 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 17,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 17,794 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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LS54 CXL is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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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LS54 CXL is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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