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VF04 DLY

2004 Mini Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,554 mi
Last recorded131,554 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper61,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 DLY
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 131,554 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 122,537 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2021 113,398 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 113,273 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 107,200 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 107,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 93,289 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 93,283 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 83,779 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 75,967 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,438 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,070 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer casing badly corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 68,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded but not holed

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear exhaust box corroded but not holed

Pass 26 Apr 2013 62,362 miles

Engine oil level near minimum.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 62,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine oil level near minimum.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,342 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

engine oil level on minimum mark

oil leaking onto exhaust manifold

Fail 24 Apr 2012 55,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

engine oil level on minimum mark

oil leaking onto exhaust manifold

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,477 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

power steering pipes damp

side sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,265 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,062 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,758 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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VF04 DLY is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VF04 DLY, 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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VF04 DLY is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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