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LY04 YGX

2004 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

37,397 mi
Last recorded37,397 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 YGX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 37,397 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 37,058 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 37,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 36,264 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 35,318 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 7 Sep 2022 35,318 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2021 34,291 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2020 32,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

exhaust corrosion away

Pass 3 Aug 2019 31,096 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

exhaust deteriorating

oil leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2018 29,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding away

oil leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2017 28,582 miles

exhaust deteriorating

nearside front tyre cracking up

Pass 5 Aug 2016 27,584 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 27,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 27,123 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 27,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,443 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 24,646 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 24,646 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 24,249 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,620 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 21,855 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 16,918 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 12,400 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 9,191 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 9,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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LY04 YGX is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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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What year was LY04 YGX registered?

LY04 YGX is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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