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WV54 EWN

2004 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,787 mi
Last recorded129,787 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 EWN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 129,787 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 129,786 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 126,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear lens damaged.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 126,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear lens damaged.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 120,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 120,209 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working High level brake lamp not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective O-ring heavily deteriorated. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 111,800 miles

all tires in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2020 109,647 miles

Offside Front Side Lamp Lens Loose.

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 109,647 miles

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced Obscured By Tow Bar. (4.5.4 (a))

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

Fuel Cap Seal Perished.

Offside Front Side Lamp Lens Loose.

Offside Rear Park Brake Performance Low, Brake Pads Also Low On This Position.

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 104,694 miles

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

both the rear tyres are stepped

corrosion to the inner sills

fuel cap rubber perishing

n/s/f sidelight lens damaged

oil leak

slight corrosion to the rear coil springs

under bonnet levels low

Fail 5 Feb 2019 104,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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

both the rear tyres are stepped

corrosion to the inner sills

fuel cap rubber perishing

n/s/f sidelight lens damaged

oil leak

slight corrosion to the rear coil springs

under bonnet levels low

Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,004 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 86,257 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 86,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 74,941 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 74,939 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 68,941 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 61,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jan 2014 61,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2013 58,197 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 58,183 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 51,238 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioated

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,339 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 33,128 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 33,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,762 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,688 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,157 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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WV54 EWN is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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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WV54 EWN is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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