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AXZ 554

2004 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

96,625 mi
Last recorded96,625 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S56,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 554
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 96,625 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 95,955 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 95,383 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 94,479 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 94,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 91,549 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 89,392 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 86,183 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 81,169 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 76,400 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,939 miles

Nearside Rear CALIPER MISTY

Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,358 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,777 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,580 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,854 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 41,248 miles

n/s spot light glass not secure

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s exhaust rear silencer rusty

Pass 16 May 2011 34,370 miles

advize front discs worn and corroded

advize rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,061 miles

strut top nuts (thread depth).

Pass 9 Dec 2009 15,893 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 15,892 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 11,488 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 4,024 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 2,457 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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AXZ 554 is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 56,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AXZ 554, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AXZ 554 registered?

AXZ 554 is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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