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EJ04 OWL

2010 Mini First

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,272 mi
Last recorded68,272 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini First56,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 OWL
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 68,272 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 68,272 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 63,347 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear tyres are cracked/perished

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 7 Jan 2025 63,347 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are cracked/perished

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 9 Jan 2024 59,576 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 9 Jan 2023 56,196 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 11 Jan 2022 54,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front noise from wheel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 4 Jan 2021 52,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre is on 3.5mm tread depth

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 4 Jan 2021 52,437 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre is on 3.5mm tread depth

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 4 Jan 2020 50,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre is on 3.5mm tread depth

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 2 Jan 2019 46,714 miles

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 6 Jan 2018 43,331 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 39,336 miles

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 7 Jan 2017 39,336 miles

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

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 9 Jan 2016 35,765 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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EJ04 OWL is a 2010 Mini First in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2010 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 56,976 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ04 OWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ04 OWL registered?

EJ04 OWL is a 2010 Mini First, first registered on 31 May 2010.

Is EJ04 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ04 OWL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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