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AV04 YVD

2004 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

159,399 mi
Last recorded159,399 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 YVD
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 159,399 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 159,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 149,572 miles

Body and some suspension components slightly corroded, but not serious weakened.

Central Front Lower Serious oil leak.

Nearside Front Lower Fog headlamp completely loose or insecure.

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel cup seal perished & deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever slightly high, requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 15 Oct 2020 149,551 miles

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

Body and some suspension components slightly corroded, but not serious weakened.

Central Front Lower Serious oil leak.

Nearside Front Lower Fog headlamp completely loose or insecure.

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel cup seal perished & deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever slightly high, requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 138,988 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 138,861 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 129,938 miles

Front Both front wiper blades split, still clearing windscreen

Oil leak Oil leak from engine ()

Parking brake (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake imbalance only just met (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 129,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Emissions too high (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low NSF headlight aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working NSR number plate light INOP (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play Excessive play to OSF wheel bearing (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Excessive play in rear bush of OSF lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Front Both front wiper blades split, still clearing windscreen

Oil leak Oil leak from engine ()

Parking brake (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake imbalance only just met (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 122,038 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 121,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 114,683 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 114,683 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 110,904 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 110,904 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 108,702 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear exhaust box outer skin slightly deteriorated.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 108,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear exhaust box outer skin slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 May 2013 105,408 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 105,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2012 99,915 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 98,945 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 98,823 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 81,212 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 71,178 miles

nearside front tyre slightly misshaped

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 4 Mar 2008 63,906 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,982 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)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 48,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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AV04 YVD is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 67,654 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV04 YVD is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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