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EN04 GVK

2004 Mini Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,243 mi
Last recorded135,243 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper61,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 GVK
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 135,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 135,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 134,834 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 130,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 130,116 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small chip on window screen

Pass 22 Oct 2021 124,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 118,497 miles

Offside front to rear metal brake pipe - corroded

Rear brakes - slight holding on

Rear metal brake pipes - corroding

fuel cap - seal perishing

Fail 2 Oct 2020 118,427 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

fuel cap seal perishing.

noise from auxiliary belt area.

Pass 14 Oct 2019 111,955 miles

various oil leaks o/s of engine.

both n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bushes slight play.

front brake pads getting low (advise new discs when pads replaced)

n/s/f brake pipe signs of corrosion.

n/s/f headlamp aim slightly high.

n/s/r brake pipe signs of corrosion (alongside fuel tank)

slight free play detected in the steering on the n/s (suspect inner rack end)

Pass 19 Oct 2018 109,910 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box flange poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2017 103,044 miles

n/s/f head lamp aim slightly high.

slight free play n/s/f inner steering rack end.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

various oil leaks.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 92,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 92,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing indicator. (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres on 1.6 to 2mm.

n/s/r brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 89,340 miles

various brake pipes surface rust.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 89,336 miles

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

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

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

various brake pipes surface rust.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 85,543 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 81,235 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake pipe surface rust/corrosion.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 81,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f brake pipe surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 76,977 miles

Oil leak

both rear brakes binding a little

front wiper blades small split

Fail 21 Nov 2012 76,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear brakes binding a little

front wiper blades small split

Pass 1 Dec 2011 72,420 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limet 1.6mm

engine oil leak from rear of engine ?

rear brake discs surface rust

Pass 30 Nov 2010 67,125 miles

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

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

Rear engine mount has one bolt missing

Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,702 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 53,846 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,144 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,144 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 40,064 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 40,064 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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EN04 GVK is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN04 GVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EN04 GVK is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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