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WL04 EKA

2004 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

128,740 mi
Last recorded128,740 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 EKA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 128,740 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy/opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 May 2025 128,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy/opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

TPMS amber warning lamp remains on

Pass 21 Dec 2023 117,431 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 117,421 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 115,057 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 115,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2021 95,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 95,324 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 75,953 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 75,953 miles

Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 70,091 miles

Offside windscreen wash jet poor aim

PAS hose union damp

3X tyres wearing low O/S/F 2.3mm / N/S/F 2.4mm / N/S/R 2mm

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear brake pads approx. 80% worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

coolant on min level

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70/75% WORN (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-85% WORN (3.5.1g)

ITEM REMOVED FROM VIEW

Offside Front DOOR CHECK STRAP INOP

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 55,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-85% WORN (3.5.1g)

ITEM REMOVED FROM VIEW

Offside Front DOOR CHECK STRAP INOP

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid EMPTY (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 51,882 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 48,300 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 43,099 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 43,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 39,402 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 39,402 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 35,516 miles

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)

OSR tyre has a cut in, not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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)

Pass 27 May 2010 30,642 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 26,391 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 22,316 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 22,316 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing lower on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2007 15,607 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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WL04 EKA is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,091 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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WL04 EKA is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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