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YG54 RKF

2004 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

48,789 mi
Last recorded48,789 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 RKF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 48,789 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 48,304 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 48,304 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 48,094 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 48,094 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 47,002 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 47,002 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 46,016 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 46,016 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 43,635 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded, potentially dangerous.

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 43,634 miles

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

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded, potentially dangerous.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 36,954 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 28,925 miles

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

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

all four tyres over five years old and side wall badly perish

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2018 28,891 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

all four tyres over five years old and side wall badly perish

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 22,155 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 21,230 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 20,170 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 3 Oct 2014 19,061 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 18,602 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 18,108 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 17,765 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 17,050 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 16,016 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,467 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,838 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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YG54 RKF is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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YG54 RKF is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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