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BD54 CEA

2004 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,226 mi
Last recorded76,226 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 CEA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 76,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 71,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 71,223 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 65,610 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 55,217 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 47,435 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 46,246 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 46,243 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 44,669 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 43,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small damage to the n/s/r lamp lens.

some corrosion of the rear silensor outer skin.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,494 miles

small damage to the n/s/r lamp lens.

some corrosion of the rear silensor outer skin.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 41,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some corrosion of the rear silencer outer skin.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,815 miles

some corrosion of the rear silencer outer skin.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,591 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin 3 mm.

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 38,564 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads wearing thin 3 mm.

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,913 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to the limit,and a small cut in the tread patern.

o/s/r exhaust section has some coroded areas.

rear brake pads worn to 4 mm.

some binding on of the o/s/r brake.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 36,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn close to the limit,and a small cut in the tread patern.

o/s/r exhaust section has some coroded areas.

rear brake pads worn to 4 mm.

some binding on of the o/s/r brake.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 35,147 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

slight binding on,of the rear brakes,and pads half worn.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,147 miles

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

slight binding on,of the rear brakes,and pads half worn.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,127 miles

small cuts/scratches n/s/r tyre walls,

Fail 8 Mar 2010 32,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small cuts/scratches n/s/r tyre walls,

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,343 miles

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

some scuffing of the n/s/r tyre wall.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 30,343 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

some scuffing of the n/s/r tyre wall.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,813 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 24,650 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage wheel rims.

Fail 2 Nov 2007 24,650 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage wheel rims.

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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BD54 CEA is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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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BD54 CEA is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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