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EK54 UOJ

2004 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,353 mi
Last recorded171,353 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 UOJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 171,353 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

under car isrusty

Fail 11 Nov 2025 171,353 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

under car isrusty

Pass 7 Nov 2024 169,163 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH, REAR Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 169,122 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))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH, REAR Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 166,935 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorating but still maintaining sealing arrangement

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box shield plating corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 165,814 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 153,691 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 147,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 136,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 128,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are very slightly worn on very inner edges

nearside front MacPherson strut top mount slightly split

Pass 8 Sep 2016 121,666 miles

both rear metal brake pies corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 121,666 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water in system (8.2.3)

both rear metal brake pies corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 110,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal perished.

n/s/f wiper split.

o/s/f wiper split.

oil leak.

Fail 11 Sep 2015 110,446 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal perished.

n/s/f wiper split.

o/s/f wiper split.

oil leak.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 96,071 miles

Centre exhaust section deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 79,952 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2013 79,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,905 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 58,882 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 58,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,513 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,618 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 27,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 19,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 19,409 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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EK54 UOJ is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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EK54 UOJ is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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