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BF54 HWG

2004 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,235 mi
Last recorded97,235 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 HWG
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 97,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

Slight power steering oil leak

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 97,202 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

Slight power steering oil leak

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 91,407 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside/chassis

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 91,407 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside/chassis

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 May 2023 89,280 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 87,005 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside front wheel slightly grabbing

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 87,005 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Nearside rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside front wheel slightly grabbing

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 84,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured "side repeater" (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Under body corrosion

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 79,912 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 75,250 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 75,250 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 70,424 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,937 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2015 61,381 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

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

Wiper blades split

Fail 8 Jun 2015 61,381 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Wiper blades split

Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,736 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2013 54,054 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,837 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,964 miles

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

surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,440 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 39,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,081 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 19,324 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 16,178 miles

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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BF54 HWG is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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BF54 HWG is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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