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BF04 WLV

2004 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,613 mi
Last recorded103,613 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 WLV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 103,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 95,049 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 95,049 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 83,578 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 80,331 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears. Centre sections (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

O/S registration light dull

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 77,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 72,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2020 72,983 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 65,297 miles

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

brake warning light showing amber

suspension bushes worn

Fail 12 Jun 2019 65,295 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

brake warning light showing amber

suspension bushes worn

Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,282 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 57,041 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 57,040 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 54,398 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 51,412 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 49,097 miles

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,521 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 46,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 4 May 2012 44,168 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,431 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 41,431 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,746 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,167 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 25,793 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 16,952 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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BF04 WLV is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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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BF04 WLV is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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