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FE53 UBN

2004 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,576 mi
Last recorded59,576 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 UBN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 59,576 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms, as expected for the age of vehicle. Nothing excessive.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front, cleaned and greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 55,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 52,270 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 48,152 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 46,123 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 46,057 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 46,013 miles

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2019 46,013 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2018 45,784 miles

corrosion on back box outer skin

Pass 5 Dec 2017 44,939 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 44,939 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 44,003 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 42,031 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 39,934 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 38,314 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 36,475 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,117 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 34,117 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front wipers smearing

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 15 Dec 2010 32,291 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,886 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 25,005 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 20,973 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 20,972 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 16,565 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
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FE53 UBN is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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FE53 UBN is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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