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GV04 VFS

2004 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,220 mi
Last recorded92,220 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 VFS
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 92,220 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 92,220 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 89,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 83,061 miles

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm outer edge

offside front tyre 1.6mm outer edge

Fail 23 Nov 2018 83,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm outer edge

offside front tyre 1.6mm outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2017 78,433 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

wiper blades smearing but still effectively clear windscreen

Fail 28 Nov 2017 78,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

wiper blades smearing but still effectively clear windscreen

Pass 7 May 2016 66,685 miles

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

Fail 5 May 2016 66,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

power steering pipes slightly damp

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 9 Jun 2015 61,616 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 55,012 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,012 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,254 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 43,608 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,460 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,108 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 33,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 27,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,246 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 22,743 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Front wiper blades worn, Slight oil leak.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 18,171 miles

Strongly adv, Cut in o/s/r tyre tread, Small chip in front screen, Adv tracking check.

Fail 23 Apr 2007 18,171 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Strongly adv, Cut in o/s/r tyre tread, Small chip in front screen, Adv tracking check.

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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GV04 VFS is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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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GV04 VFS is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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