MOT Status
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198,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated lambda sensor (4.11 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre is low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/R tyre has a cut in the tread, cords aren't visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Bulb starting to go pale. (4.4.3 (a))
Central Rear number plate lamps dull but working
Central Rear slight exhaust blow rear silencer
Nearside Front Inner c.v boot leaking slightly
Nearside Front Lower lower arm ball joint has slight play in it
Offside Front headlamp glass dull
Nearside Front bumper and wing damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front bumper and wing damaged
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
n/s front tyre wearing badly on inner edge
Offside front tyre inner wall some splitting. Replace now.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes showing signs of rust
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?
Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY04 VHZ is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 56,606 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY04 VHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FY04 VHZ is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 22 March 2004.
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