CarVerify

Free Car Check

EO04 FET

2004 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,939 mi
Last recorded144,939 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 FET
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 144,939 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 135,958 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear ()

Fail 25 Jul 2024 135,940 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear ()

Pass 19 Jul 2023 129,251 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 125,749 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

both front tyres treads getting down

Pass 23 Mar 2021 120,579 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 120,573 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 116,988 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 116,818 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 110,457 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 107,374 miles

Central Exhaust mounting deteriorated but exhaust is adequately suported

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

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in various places (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 107,372 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Central Exhaust mounting deteriorated but exhaust is adequately suported

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

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in various places (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 107,245 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2016 99,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2015 81,488 miles

Both H/Light dipped aims ON lower limits

Both front metal b/pipes starting to get abit corroded slightly

Front to rear metal b/pipes at rear areas getting abit corroded (esp O/S/R pipe up beside fuel tank area)

N/S/R tyre low on tread and almost ON limits of wear

Slight brake bind at N/S/R

Slight surface corrosion at rear end inner sills/chassis and floor areas, and around susp/arm mounts

Fail 23 Feb 2015 81,366 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Both H/Light dipped aims ON lower limits

Both front metal b/pipes starting to get abit corroded slightly

Front to rear metal b/pipes at rear areas getting abit corroded (esp O/S/R pipe up beside fuel tank area)

N/S/R tyre low on tread and almost ON limits of wear

Slight brake bind at N/S/R

Slight surface corrosion at rear end inner sills/chassis and floor areas, and around susp/arm mounts

Pass 10 Mar 2014 75,898 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyre treads are wearing low on inner edges

offside and nearside front brake pipes are corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded

offside rear exhaust silencer is corroded

rear tyre treads are worn low and unevenly on inside edges

Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear discs are heavily corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,593 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,640 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,728 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 29,728 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,657 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 20,657 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small splits in wiper blades

Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,308 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
Full Mini Cooper reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EO04 FET is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EO04 FET?

You can check the full history of EO04 FET by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EO04 FET registered?

EO04 FET is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is EO04 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO04 FET shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO04 FET have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EO04 FET. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.