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LT54 VZF

2004 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,761 mi
Last recorded77,761 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 77,761 miles

Front corroded

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 77,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 77,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2022 77,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2022 77,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2021 76,796 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension

Fail 7 May 2021 76,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 7 May 2020 76,209 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 74,865 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,972 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 73,205 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,851 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,590 miles

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)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2013 56,590 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,232 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 43,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 43,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,924 miles

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

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

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 12 Sep 2008 33,901 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,025 miles

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

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

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 VZF is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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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LT54 VZF is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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