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ET04 VVX

2004 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,602 mi
Last recorded123,602 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 VVX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 123,602 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 119,509 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER NEATH

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 119,509 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER NEATH

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 114,019 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 114,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 108,280 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 108,279 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 106,322 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 99,314 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 91,656 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged STARTING TO PERISH (4.1.D.1e)

TOP UP OIL 1 LITRE

Fail 26 Jul 2016 91,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged STARTING TO PERISH (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

TOP UP OIL 1 LITRE

Pass 17 Jul 2015 81,297 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,955 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 29 Jul 2014 72,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,316 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 63,701 miles

rear silencer starting to corrode

Fail 28 Jul 2012 63,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,544 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,980 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,412 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 27,433 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 19,556 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,397 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 17,292 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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ET04 VVX is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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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ET04 VVX is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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