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DU54 DBV

2004 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,645 mi
Last recorded129,645 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 DBV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 129,645 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 129,635 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 127,648 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 127,619 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 108,721 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 108,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 89,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,083 miles

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

tpms warning light illuminated

Fail 9 Mar 2017 78,079 miles

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

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

tpms warning light illuminated

Pass 7 Apr 2016 73,093 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking mount area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking mount area (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 73,093 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking mount area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking mount area (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,025 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres deteriorated in tread.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 62,999 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,999 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,805 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres worn/wearing on inner shoulders.

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 59,805 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside & nearside rear tyres worn/wearing on inner shoulders.

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,725 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,484 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,072 miles

freed off h/brake lever on caliper

windscreen damage a zone on 10 mm at moment

Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,552 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,035 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 34,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 24,550 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 24,550 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DU54 DBV is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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DU54 DBV is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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