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YE54 HXV

2004 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

141,023 mi
Last recorded141,023 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 HXV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 141,023 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 140,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 139,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 134,385 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 132,790 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 132,790 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 130,561 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 130,540 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 124,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2019 124,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 120,756 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Supported But Mountings Broken

Rear Exhaust Shield Loose

Rear Some Brake Pipe Corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2018 120,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Rear Exhaust Box Supported But Mountings Broken

Rear Exhaust Shield Loose

Rear Some Brake Pipe Corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2017 114,963 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front wipers smearing slightly

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box hangers broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 16 Mar 2017 114,963 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front wipers smearing slightly

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box hangers broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 24 Mar 2016 105,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres 3mm

nearside mirror cracked

suspect pin hole in nearside inner cv boot due to grease on boot

Fail 18 Mar 2016 105,102 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres 3mm

nearside mirror cracked

suspect pin hole in nearside inner cv boot due to grease on boot

Pass 21 Mar 2015 93,800 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 83,723 miles

n/s rear view mirror cracked

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2013 75,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s door mirror cracked

wiper blades split on ends

Fail 12 Apr 2013 75,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s door mirror cracked

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 19 Apr 2012 65,154 miles

inner edges of rear tyres wearing out of shape (near limit)

n/s rear view mirror cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2011 58,678 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 58,678 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,742 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 48,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 3 Jul 2009 37,824 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,249 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 30,249 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 27,561 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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YE54 HXV is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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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YE54 HXV is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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