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PL04 NTN

2004 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,437 mi
Last recorded131,437 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 NTN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 131,437 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 129,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 129,205 miles

Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 123,005 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 123,005 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 117,920 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion started on petrol tank strap

Fail 4 Dec 2019 117,920 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

corrosion started on petrol tank strap

Pass 5 Dec 2018 110,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

general body corrosion

tank strap corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 110,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

general body corrosion

tank strap corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 103,396 miles

corrosion started on fuel tank strap

front brake discs worn

surface corrosion started on the ns and os rear metal brake pipes

Pass 9 Dec 2016 97,450 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 97,450 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 89,706 miles

both front tyres worn slightly outer edges

corrosion started on fuel tank straps

rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 83,034 miles

advise rear silencer box outter skin corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,969 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre worn 1.6mm. [LEGAL AT TEST]

Pass 8 Jan 2013 65,986 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 65,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel cap sealing washer starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jan 2012 60,276 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 56,589 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 56,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,119 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 38,598 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,289 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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PL04 NTN is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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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PL04 NTN is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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