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YS04 XYZ

2004 Mini Cooper

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,317 mi
Last recorded101,317 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 XYZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 101,317 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 99,673 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 96,747 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 95,432 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 91,758 miles

Offside Front Strut top rubber mount starting to split

Fail 19 Jul 2021 91,757 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank strap deteriorated (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Strut top rubber mount starting to split

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 88,557 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 88,552 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating disc inner surface corroded (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 80,226 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 72,535 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 72,535 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 67,275 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 67,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 62,784 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 59,841 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 56,537 miles

nsf tyre worn to 0mm on outer edge

Pass 23 May 2013 51,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2012 46,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust rear box heavy corrosion and mtg bracket rotten through

osr tyre has piece of metal in tread ( punctured)

Fail 4 May 2012 46,935 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust rear box heavy corrosion and mtg bracket rotten through

osr tyre has piece of metal in tread ( punctured)

Pass 3 May 2011 41,550 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

offside & nearside rear brake disc inner faces badly corroded

Fail 3 May 2011 41,549 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside & nearside rear brake disc inner faces badly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,702 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both rear brake disc inner faces corroded/advise replacement

cut in tyre tread nearside rear (less than 1 cm)

wiper blades starting to tear offside & nearside front

Pass 14 May 2009 29,847 miles

back box outer skin peeling.

front wiper blades edges becoming adrift.

rear discs pitting on inside face.

rear number plate slight water ingress.

Pass 28 May 2008 24,587 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 19,153 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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YS04 XYZ is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Gold 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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YS04 XYZ is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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