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DE04 BWY

2004 Mini Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,178 mi
Last recorded129,178 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini One61,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 BWY
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 129,178 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s wing mirror casing missing-n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play-o/s/f anti roll bar link boot deteriorated-front to rear brake pipes corroded-o/s/r brake slightly binding-o/s/r handbrake cable corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2018 115,124 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 104,944 miles

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

oil leaks on engine

Fail 1 Sep 2017 104,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

under-trays & engine covers fit obscuring some items

Fail 23 Aug 2017 104,787 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under-trays & engine covers fit obscuring some items

Pass 24 Aug 2016 97,586 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 95,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

front wipers smearing screen

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 95,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers smearing screen

oil leak

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 90,884 miles

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

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

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

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

brake check

Fail 1 Dec 2014 90,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

brake check

Pass 5 Dec 2013 86,220 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 86,218 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,433 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 65,059 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,005 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,633 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,519 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 41,519 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,909 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 31,908 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,037 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini One?

Based on 10,863 MOT tests across 1,925 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 140
Headlamp aim too low 73
position lamp(s) not working 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
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DE04 BWY is a 2004 Mini Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 61,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE04 BWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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DE04 BWY is a 2004 Mini Mini One, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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