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CF04 XEW

2004 Mini Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

63,188 mi
Last recorded63,188 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper61,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 XEW
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 63,188 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 63,188 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 54,541 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 52,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 51,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 50,500 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside and nearside front inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 48,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSF Tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 47,430 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 47,017 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 44,751 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 42,652 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 40,495 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,712 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 36,805 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 34,667 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 32,686 miles

Front and rear number plates have a number in a font which is not substantially different to that prescribed

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)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 May 2011 30,640 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,973 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,592 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,478 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 13,664 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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CF04 XEW is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CF04 XEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CF04 XEW is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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