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DE54 UAV

2004 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,154 mi
Last recorded114,154 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 UAV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 114,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES 2.8MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 114,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES 2.8MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 106,457 miles

HAND BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESRVE TRAVEL OFFSIDE REAR

SIGNS OF OIL AROUND THE ENGINE

Pass 5 Feb 2019 97,216 miles

corrosion front and rear suspension components

oil leak requires further investigation

Fail 4 Feb 2019 97,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached inner (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion front and rear suspension components

oil leak requires further investigation

Pass 8 Feb 2018 88,930 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 88,930 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 80,941 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 80,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 75,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 67,289 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,289 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,770 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,840 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,634 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 38,477 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 35,798 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,322 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 27,913 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 23,719 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
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DE54 UAV is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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DE54 UAV is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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