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AL54 EXB

2004 Mini Cooper

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,219 mi
Last recorded66,219 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL54 EXB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 66,219 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 63,841 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 62,237 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2023 59,939 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated.

Fail 10 Feb 2023 59,939 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play top/bottom play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated.

Pass 4 Feb 2022 58,125 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 58,125 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 52,892 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 52,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,413 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 50,190 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,714 miles

Offside front and rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Mar 2016 49,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside front and rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Sep 2015 49,409 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,013 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,234 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,988 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 43,374 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,791 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 38,791 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,676 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 25,013 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 25,013 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)

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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AL54 EXB is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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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What year was AL54 EXB registered?

AL54 EXB is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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