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OU04 ZVR

2004 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

132,217 mi
Last recorded132,217 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 ZVR
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 132,217 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 130,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 123,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer protection chafing (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 123,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount bush split/collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal perished

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Oil leak from steering pump unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake binding - Both sides

Pass 13 Dec 2021 116,774 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Oil leak from steering component/hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly/starting to fray

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

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

Offside Rear Child seat - Seat belt not fully inspected

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 116,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower wishbone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Oil leak from steering component/hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly/starting to fray

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

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

Offside Rear Child seat - Seat belt not fully inspected

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 112,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 96,893 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 82,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 82,415 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2017 72,945 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 72,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 66,067 miles

Offside Front has cuts to outter sidewall

Pass 2 May 2015 64,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 63,269 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 63,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 60,540 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box slighty rusted

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,258 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 58,258 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 56,042 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 54,914 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,989 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 47,892 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 47,871 miles

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 30 Mar 2007 41,649 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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OU04 ZVR is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 67,654 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OU04 ZVR is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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