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GY04 GUA

2004 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

157,002 mi
Last recorded157,002 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 GUA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 157,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 150,200 miles

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 7 Jul 2023 143,274 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 135,045 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 135,042 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 127,517 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 127,517 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 121,002 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 worn down to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

spare tyre flat

Fail 22 Jul 2020 121,002 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 worn down to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Jul 2019 114,906 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 114,903 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 107,028 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2017 98,403 miles

Front headlamp adjusters broken on both sides

Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,186 miles

Both Headlamp manual adjusters broken

Fail 20 Jul 2016 91,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 84,328 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 84,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 79,460 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear exhaust mount worn/torn

Fail 17 Jul 2014 79,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear exhaust mount worn/torn

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,170 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 70,170 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 62,566 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,993 miles

Exhaust Rear Section Corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,322 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2010 44,322 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,216 miles

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

rear silencer corrded

Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,972 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front wipers deteriorating

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

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

rear number plate de-laminating

Fail 4 Mar 2008 20,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front wipers deteriorating

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

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

rear number plate de-laminating

Fail 7 Mar 2007 9,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 9,055 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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GY04 GUA is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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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GY04 GUA is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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