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FX54 MSO

2004 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,573 mi
Last recorded112,573 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 MSO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 112,573 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake recoding little effort however made requirements in brake rollers

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 111,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 111,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,808 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 108,400 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 108,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 101,528 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 101,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 96,394 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 96,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 96,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 91,803 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 86,787 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 82,012 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 82,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,271 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 67,026 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 65,967 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,452 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,705 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 54,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,307 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 45,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,918 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,673 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2007 26,570 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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FX54 MSO is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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FX54 MSO is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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