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FY54 XCD

2004 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,656 mi
Last recorded85,656 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 XCD
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 85,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 82,732 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 78,757 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 78,753 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 76,140 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 76,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 70,963 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 67,785 miles

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

Offside Front metal brake pipe shows slight corrosion

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 63,802 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 63,801 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 60,488 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 57,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 55,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 53,384 miles

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

brake discs wearing

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,cuts in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,434 miles

All 4 Brake Discs Worn & Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Perished

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Wheel Rim Damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 49,423 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

All 4 Brake Discs Worn & Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Perished

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Wheel Rim Damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,949 miles

Fuel cap washer sealing ring slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 42,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,726 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 34,965 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2008 30,430 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2008 27,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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FY54 XCD is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 67,654 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY54 XCD is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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