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DH04 BCU

2004 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,336 mi
Last recorded142,336 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH04 BCU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 May 2021 142,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Fuel cap/sealing deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension component corroded slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2020 137,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 137,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 131,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 128,446 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jun 2018 128,446 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2017 125,878 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 123,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 123,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 120,484 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 120,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2014 114,199 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 110,009 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 93,737 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 79,092 miles

rear brake discs corroded

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

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)

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2010 69,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 8 Jun 2010 69,319 miles

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 1 May 2009 58,189 miles

exhaust system rusted

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 1 May 2009 58,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system rusted

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 7 Apr 2009 59,142 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,049 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,219 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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DH04 BCU is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BCU is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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