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GU04 GWV

2004 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,905 mi
Last recorded115,905 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 GWV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 115,905 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 115,219 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Nov 2023 113,251 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door inconsistence opening

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer edges breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 109,324 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 109,321 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 102,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front and rear mixed rft and non rft tyres on same axles

Fail 28 Oct 2020 99,050 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 97,169 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + delaminating on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + delaminating on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Coolant below minimum in tank

Pass 27 Oct 2018 93,809 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake bind

Pass 24 Oct 2017 91,705 miles

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2016 87,480 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 85,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 83,359 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

coolant level low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 76,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 69,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 39,862 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 29,775 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,775 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,206 miles

front suspension lower arm rear (lollipop) bushes perishing and have slight play - both sides of car

nail in offside rear tyre which is close to limit inner edge (2.0mm), nearside rear tyre on limit inner edge (1.6mm), both rear tyres perishing in tread slightly

rear exhaust silencer corroded through outer skin and silencer rattles slightly when tapped - no emmisions loss when tested

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,279 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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GU04 GWV is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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GU04 GWV is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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