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CG53 TAZ

2004 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,522 mi
Last recorded32,522 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG53 TAZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 32,522 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 32,522 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 30,859 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 30,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 29,481 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 29,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 28,521 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S inner sill's

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 28,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S inner sill's

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 27,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 26,981 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 26,053 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 25,003 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 24,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 24,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 23,083 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 22,393 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 21,287 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 20,514 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 19,570 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 18,906 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 17,426 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 16,175 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,237 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 14,213 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 13,241 miles

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

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

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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CG53 TAZ is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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CG53 TAZ is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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