MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both headlamps aim on lower limits at time of test
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Exhaust silencer is corroded through outer skin but has no obvious gas loss at time of test
Oil leak, but not excessive Advise fully clean residue & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Crossover Pipe to Offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pad low warning lamp on
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust corroded
surface corrosion to rear discs
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
oil leak from engine
3.25 litres oil added to engine unit
Both rear brakes binding slightly
Windscreen chip poorly repaired
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
corrosion rear exhaust.
noise steering column on operation.
stone chips front windscreen.
wear offside steering rack.
corrosion rear exhaust.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
noise steering column on operation.
stone chips front windscreen.
wear offside steering rack.
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Small chips in windscreen
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?
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EF54 FHL is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2004 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 67,654 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EF54 FHL is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 4 December 2004.
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