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LT54 LJT

2004 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,958 mi
Last recorded145,958 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 LJT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 145,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 145,549 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 145,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 144,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 143,683 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 141,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 140,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 140,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 137,401 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 128,651 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 128,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 119,181 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 119,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 109,015 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 97,464 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 86,313 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 86,313 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,169 miles

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

rear exhaust poor

Fail 25 Sep 2012 86,169 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

rear exhaust poor

Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,344 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OFF SIDE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT CENTRE BEARING BRACKING UP

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 84,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OFF SIDE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT CENTRE BEARING BRACKING UP

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,457 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 56,863 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 56,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,390 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 46,390 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,546 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 34,546 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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LT54 LJT 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 64.3%.

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 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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LT54 LJT is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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