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GR53 MHO

2004 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,414 mi
Last recorded97,414 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 MHO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 97,414 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 97,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 92,362 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 92,357 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 86,629 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 86,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,860 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,706 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

both number plates starting to deteriorate

fuel cap seal perishing

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Oct 2021 75,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

both number plates starting to deteriorate

fuel cap seal perishing

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Oct 2020 72,754 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Aug 2019 71,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 71,392 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 67,167 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 67,167 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,666 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade torn.

slight wear both rear most front wishbone bushes.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 61,658 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

rear wiper blade torn.

rear wiper blade torn.

slight wear both rear most front wishbone bushes.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,120 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 51,091 miles

all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear brake caliper slightly binding

Fail 11 Feb 2015 51,091 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear brake caliper slightly binding

Pass 17 Feb 2014 44,621 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2013 37,641 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,902 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,114 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 25,385 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 21,811 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 18,108 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 14,652 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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GR53 MHO is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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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GR53 MHO is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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