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CJ04 PPK

2004 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,595 mi
Last recorded93,595 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 PPK
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 93,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back. Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

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

Fuel cap sealing ring perished.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lights inoperative.

Fail 23 May 2025 93,590 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back. Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap sealing ring perished.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lights inoperative.

Pass 24 May 2024 88,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 87,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 82,924 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 81,700 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 80,188 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 79,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 74,902 miles

Coolant leak ()

OSR tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak ()

coolant level low

Fail 23 May 2017 74,902 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

OSR tyre wearing inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level low

Pass 13 Apr 2016 70,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 67,080 miles

Oil leak

back box second skin corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,669 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,320 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded but not excessive

Fail 23 Nov 2011 47,318 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded away

Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,318 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded away

Pass 19 Nov 2010 41,011 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,048 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 35,048 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,186 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall scuffing

Pass 3 Aug 2007 12,832 miles

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

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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CJ04 PPK is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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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CJ04 PPK is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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