CarVerify

Free Car Check

VJZ 8480

2004 Mini Mini Cooper

Blue Other 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,747 mi
Last recorded126,747 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper61,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 8480
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 126,747 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 119,795 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 112,473 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 112,203 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 106,046 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 96,276 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 96,254 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 94,499 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 88,919 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
Full Mini Mini Cooper reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VJZ 8480 is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VJZ 8480, 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 VJZ 8480?

You can check the full history of VJZ 8480 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VJZ 8480 registered?

VJZ 8480 is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is VJZ 8480 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJZ 8480 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VJZ 8480 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VJZ 8480. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.