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FC04 HMJ

2004 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,661 mi
Last recorded101,661 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 HMJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 101,661 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 100,438 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 100,438 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 100,360 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 99,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 99,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 98,729 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))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 95,659 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,762 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 92,762 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated holed & leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,364 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2017 90,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front engine shield hanging down

Rear brake discs in poor condition

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2016 87,823 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and wearing on edges

Fuel cap seal perishing

O/S front to rear steel brake pipe corroding at rear

Oil leaks

Power steering feed pipes damp-- RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Side repeaters pale--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Sign of corrosion by rear --forward suspension mounts

Slight wall damage both front tyres--O/S/F wearing slightly on outer edge

Stone chip in windscreen zone A--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Loud clicking noise from within steering rack---STRONGLY RECOMMEND EARLY ATTENTION

Fail 5 Jul 2016 87,820 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Auxiliary drive belt badly deteriorated --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Both rear tyres perishing and wearing on edges

Fuel cap seal perishing

O/S front to rear steel brake pipe corroding at rear

Oil leaks

Power steering feed pipes damp-- RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Side repeaters pale--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Sign of corrosion by rear --forward suspension mounts

Slight wall damage both front tyres--O/S/F wearing slightly on outer edge

Stone chip in windscreen zone A--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Loud clicking noise from within steering rack---STRONGLY RECOMMEND EARLY ATTENTION

Pass 9 Jul 2015 84,414 miles

1 of 2 osr exhaust box mount broken

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel cap seal perishing

osf indicator and side repeators pale,recommend attention

power steering hoses and steering rack damp

Fail 9 Jul 2015 84,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

1 of 2 osr exhaust box mount broken

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pad warning lamp on/rear brake pads seem low

fuel cap seal perishing

osf indicator and side repeators pale,recommend attention

power steering hoses and steering rack damp

Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,058 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 75,893 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,831 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 69,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 63,753 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 57,824 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,668 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,210 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,421 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 1,602 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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FC04 HMJ is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 67,654 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FC04 HMJ is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 20 June 2004.

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