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AJ04 HON

2013 Mini Cooper S Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,288 mi
Last recorded71,288 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto36,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 HON
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 71,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 15 Mar 2024 69,070 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 69,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 65,720 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 51,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 41,606 miles

Offside Front small stone chip

Pass 16 Jul 2020 35,017 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 29,561 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 24,281 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 18,426 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 18,426 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 12,598 miles

Rear unable to fully test seat belts due to obstructions

Fail 8 Jul 2016 12,598 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear unable to fully test seat belts due to obstructions

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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AJ04 HON is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 36,186 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 Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ04 HON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ04 HON registered?

AJ04 HON is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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