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DF53 ZYZ

2004 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

80,074 mi
Last recorded80,074 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 ZYZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 80,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 80,071 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 76,166 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 76,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 66,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 64,440 miles

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

chip in windscreen

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Mar 2020 62,494 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 62,491 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 62,267 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

offside rear metal brake pipe surface rust

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Mar 2019 59,422 miles

chip in windscreen

front tyres perished and devoid of tread outer edge

rear exhaust rust

surface rust offside metal brake pipes

Fail 22 Mar 2019 59,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

chip in windscreen

front tyres perished and devoid of tread outer edge

rear exhaust rust

surface rust offside metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Jun 2018 57,413 miles

front tyres perished and below 1.6mm outer edge

offside metal brake pipes surface rust

rear exhaust rust

Fail 4 Jun 2018 57,413 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front tyres perished and below 1.6mm outer edge

offside metal brake pipes surface rust

rear exhaust rust

Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 54,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 52,305 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade is split

Offside Rear brake is starting to bind

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 52,305 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wiper blade is split

Offside Rear brake is starting to bind

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 49,286 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes worn

offside rear and front metal brake pipes surface rust

rear box rust

Fail 8 May 2014 45,486 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs rust inner face

rear exhaust rust

Pass 8 May 2014 45,486 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs rust inner face

rear exhaust rust

Pass 21 Jan 2013 40,061 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 36,195 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 36,195 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 32,224 miles

rear offside brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2010 28,667 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 24,600 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,138 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 15,582 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 15,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DF53 ZYZ is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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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DF53 ZYZ is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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