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DH04 AHE

2004 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,421 mi
Last recorded89,421 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH04 AHE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 89,421 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside & offside discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

both nearside & offside headlamp beam images poor

Pass 3 Oct 2024 87,256 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 86,979 miles

All brake discs corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 86,977 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake discs corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 84,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to front and rear suspension units

Pass 26 Oct 2018 83,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and tread depth is 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from approx centre of floor to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and tread depth is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from approx centre of floor to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 83,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour amber bulb has gone white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour amber bulb has gone white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

225/40 ZR18 92W

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and tread depth is 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from approx centre of floor to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and tread depth is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from approx centre of floor to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 77,759 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides - floor pan to rear suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 74,310 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 74,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 70,859 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,174 miles

both front metal brake pipes signs of corrosion

front brake discs signs of corrosion

offside rear brake pads close to legal limit

radiator signs of leaking

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

signs of uneven wear on rear brakes

Fail 4 Jun 2015 69,174 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both front metal brake pipes signs of corrosion

front brake discs signs of corrosion

offside rear brake pads close to legal limit

radiator signs of leaking

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

signs of uneven wear on rear brakes

Pass 29 May 2014 67,993 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 67,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,854 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,585 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,585 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,429 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 47,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 42,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,059 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,974 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 31,969 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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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DH04 AHE 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 68%.

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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DH04 AHE is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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