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HC54 DHC

2004 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

26,642 mi
Last recorded26,642 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC54 DHC
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 26,642 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 26,259 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 26,138 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2023 26,138 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 26,129 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 26,105 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 26,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 25,930 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 25,487 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 24,730 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 24,039 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 23,269 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 22,212 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 20,994 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 19,997 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,759 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 16,807 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 14,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 13,584 miles

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

non run flat tyres at front

Fail 7 Oct 2009 13,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

non run flat tyres at front

Pass 10 Oct 2008 10,882 miles

front tyres non run flat

wiper blades worn

Pass 9 Oct 2007 7,998 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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HC54 DHC is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 67,654 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HC54 DHC is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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