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B13 ESW

2004 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,496 mi
Last recorded104,496 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 ESW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 104,496 miles

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

exhaust system very corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2026 104,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

exhaust system very corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 101,100 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 99,047 miles

Both rear reverse lights inoperative

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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))

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated and slightly insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2023 96,362 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Fail 8 Dec 2022 96,111 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

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

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

Rear exhaust center heat shield deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2021 92,909 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 89,534 miles

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

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

front and read subframes starting to corrode

Fail 21 Dec 2020 89,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front and read subframes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jul 2019 87,173 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 85,445 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 85,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 83,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor catching wheel

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 83,245 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly Top rubber badly split (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor catching wheel

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 80,851 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 80,851 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 78,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,961 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 73,961 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear padsand discs in very poor condition.

Release bearing noisy.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,157 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 73,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 71,431 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 67,667 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,917 miles

The rear exhaust box is corroded on its outer layer

Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,373 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,188 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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B13 ESW is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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B13 ESW is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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