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FC04 VGF

2004 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

120,891 mi
Last recorded120,891 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 120,891 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 120,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 119,065 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 117,025 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 113,819 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 109,363 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 109,363 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 104,839 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 104,816 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 102,017 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 99,111 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount is slightly split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension top mount is slightly split

Pass 19 Jan 2017 90,560 miles

minor oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2017 90,559 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

minor oil leak

oil level just above minimum

Pass 30 Jan 2016 82,702 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 82,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 73,294 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)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 73,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 70,961 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 70,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,254 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,669 miles

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

nsf wiper blade split

Pass 16 Aug 2010 55,504 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,114 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,436 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 46,436 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,533 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,174 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven on edges.

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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 VGF is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VGF is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 3 April 2004.

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