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VF54 DDL

2004 Mini Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

135,688 mi
Last recorded135,688 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper61,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 DDL
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 135,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 132,111 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 131,949 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 127,292 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 122,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing down low

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2022 122,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing down low

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2021 118,657 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 107,649 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box top rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 107,564 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective back box top rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 97,381 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath slight corroded / suspension slight corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,246 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 91,246 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 83,331 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 83,330 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 81,306 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 81,273 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion general rear (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 78,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 78,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,543 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 76,543 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 70,946 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Power steering reservior damp

Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,330 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 68,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested

Rear silencer rubber mounts broken

Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,427 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,331 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 48,331 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,474 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 31,815 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 31,815 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,424 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,183 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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VF54 DDL is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 VF54 DDL, 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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VF54 DDL is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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