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FY04 VHZ

2004 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

198,134 mi
Last recorded198,134 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S56,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 VHZ
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 198,134 miles

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) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2025 198,134 miles

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) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2024 195,720 miles

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 187,192 miles

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))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 183,870 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 183,033 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 173,905 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 169,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 158,112 miles

Nearside Front bumper and wing damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2017 158,112 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 146,951 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 140,087 miles

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)

Fail 21 May 2015 140,087 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2014 127,576 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 127,520 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2013 120,442 miles

Offside front tyre inner wall some splitting. Replace now.

Pass 22 May 2012 110,387 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 110,387 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 103,976 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 97,522 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 84,065 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 70,753 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 49,928 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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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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