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EF54 FHL

2004 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,813 mi
Last recorded104,813 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 FHL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 104,813 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 102,861 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 99,931 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 98,787 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 98,782 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 93,714 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 91,121 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 80,224 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 72,944 miles

3.25 litres oil added to engine unit

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,285 miles

Windscreen chip poorly repaired

Fail 10 Nov 2010 55,318 miles

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.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,318 miles

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.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 49,293 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 49,293 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 41,345 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,345 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,092 miles

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 39,030 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,016 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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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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