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YCZ 4518

2004 Mini Mini Cooper

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,859 mi
Last recorded111,859 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper61,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 4518
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 111,859 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2025 111,794 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2024 105,997 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 101,640 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2022 96,851 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 93,756 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 93,641 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 87,948 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 84,184 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 84,140 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,132 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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YCZ 4518 is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YCZ 4518, 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 YCZ 4518?

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What year was YCZ 4518 registered?

YCZ 4518 is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is YCZ 4518 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCZ 4518 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YCZ 4518 have outstanding finance?

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