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GJ54 FOD

2004 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Other 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,460 mi
Last recorded54,460 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper61,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 FOD
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 54,460 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 52,318 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 48,945 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 42,891 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 42,708 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 37,717 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 35,681 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 33,347 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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GJ54 FOD is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ54 FOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ54 FOD registered?

GJ54 FOD is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is GJ54 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ54 FOD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ54 FOD have outstanding finance?

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