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LT04 JCJ

2004 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,580 mi
Last recorded67,580 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 JCJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 67,580 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 64,428 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 59,718 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp flashing

Pass 3 Jan 2023 52,838 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp flashing

Fail 3 Jan 2023 52,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp flashing

Pass 8 Jan 2022 49,797 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 47,507 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 46,466 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 46,466 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 44,531 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 44,531 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 43,352 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 42,158 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 41,036 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 41,036 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,374 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,742 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 31,981 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,981 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,730 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,342 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,290 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 14,757 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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LT04 JCJ is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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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LT04 JCJ is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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