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FE04 VHL

2004 Mini Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,366 mi
Last recorded95,366 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper61,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 VHL
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 95,366 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking pad missing

headlights cloudy

Pass 13 Aug 2021 90,729 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 90,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern and dim (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking at rack boot and system was empty (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective box mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Rear engine steady mounting bolt missing but not moving

Pass 18 Feb 2021 87,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail box rubbers poor (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 87,564 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail box rubbers poor (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 81,595 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner slight corrosion on rear inner sills

Fail 19 Feb 2020 81,595 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner slight corrosion on rear inner sills

Pass 12 Feb 2019 78,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 78,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,176 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 74,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 69,490 miles

fuel filler cap seal cracking

rear exhaust silencer mountings very weak

Fail 23 Feb 2017 69,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexy hose and by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel filler cap seal cracking

rear exhaust silencer mountings very weak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 64,115 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 58,000 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,263 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 51,254 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 45,197 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 45,197 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,167 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,955 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,259 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 25,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,073 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,057 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 14,303 miles

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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FE04 VHL is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE04 VHL, 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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FE04 VHL is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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