CarVerify

Free Car Check

CA04 RYD

2004 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,681 mi
Last recorded111,681 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 RYD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 111,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner N/S/F Inner steering rack arm has slight play.

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

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

Rear Both O/S & N/S rear trailng arms corroded.

Rear Both O/S & N?S rear shock absorbers corroded.

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 111,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner N/S/F Inner steering rack arm has slight play.

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

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

Rear Both O/S & N/S rear trailng arms corroded.

Rear Both O/S & N?S rear shock absorbers corroded.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 104,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner N/S/F Inner steering rack arm has slight play.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Rear Both rear trailing arms slightly corroded.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 104,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner N/S/F Inner steering rack arm has slight play.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Rear Both rear trailing arms slightly corroded.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 96,335 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 96,329 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 90,292 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 83,935 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S rear tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Fail 10 Jun 2021 83,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S rear tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Pass 12 Jun 2020 73,155 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack arm has slight play.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main metal pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 73,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main metal brake pipe by fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack arm has slight play.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main metal pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 69,948 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both trailing arms by mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 61,232 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 56,035 miles

Oil leak

Wheel arch covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 50,402 miles

195 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both rear bushes (2.5.B.2b)

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

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2015 45,305 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 45,305 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,482 miles

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2013 35,955 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded slightly

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 32,165 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,165 miles

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,347 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 21,786 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,670 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 14,687 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 11,108 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
Full Mini Cooper reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CA04 RYD 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 73.1%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA04 RYD?

You can check the full history of CA04 RYD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CA04 RYD registered?

CA04 RYD is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is CA04 RYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA04 RYD shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA04 RYD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CA04 RYD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.