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VCZ 2260

2004 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,959 mi
Last recorded105,959 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper61,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 2260
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 105,959 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 104,911 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 104,842 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 103,753 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 103,389 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 95,084 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2022 88,336 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 88,255 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 86,972 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 82,374 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 78,645 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 78,519 miles

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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VCZ 2260 is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VCZ 2260, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VCZ 2260?

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What year was VCZ 2260 registered?

VCZ 2260 is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is VCZ 2260 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCZ 2260 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VCZ 2260 have outstanding finance?

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