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VA53 DXD

2004 Mini Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,902 mi
Last recorded73,902 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper61,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 DXD
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 73,902 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 11 Aug 2017 68,432 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 68,408 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S AND N/S REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 59,282 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,711 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 54,016 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 54,016 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 51,675 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,500 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,674 miles

slifght corrosion and wear on all discs

slight corrosion on rear exhaust section

Fail 29 Jul 2010 35,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 35,973 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 29,775 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,775 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 25,839 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,358 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,109 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

Surface corrosion on all brake discs

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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VA53 DXD is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA53 DXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA53 DXD is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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