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VE04 GCU

2004 Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,780 mi
Last recorded90,780 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mini One70,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 GCU
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 90,780 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 90,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,247 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 79,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front brake discs back plates damaged

both front tyres wearing on outer side edges

both rear brake discs corroded on inner sides

Fail 19 Sep 2018 79,930 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at of side to brake flexable hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal pershed (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexable hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front brake discs back plates damaged

both front tyres wearing on outer side edges

both rear brake discs corroded on inner sides

coolant low on water

Pass 20 Oct 2017 75,894 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 73,723 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear hand brake low on effort 17%

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 73,271 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,460 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 68,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 60,944 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 60,944 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,939 miles

N/S front tyre worn severely on outer edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer corroded

Sealing ring perished on fuel filler cap

Side walls perished on both rear tyres

Fail 2 Nov 2011 55,939 miles

N/S front tyre worn severely on outer edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer corroded

Sealing ring perished on fuel filler cap

Side walls perished on both rear tyres

Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,357 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 43,794 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,268 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 13,522 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 12,268 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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VE04 GCU is a 2004 Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 70,858 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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VE04 GCU is a 2004 Mini One, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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