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HD53 NTO

2004 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

192,585 mi
Last recorded192,585 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 NTO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 192,585 miles

Underside Undersealed

Fail 22 Jul 2025 192,585 miles

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

Underside Undersealed

Fail 17 Jul 2025 192,721 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

underside of vehicle heavilly undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2024 186,532 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 176,951 miles

Fuel Tank Straps Corroding

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 176,951 miles

Fuel Tank Straps Corroding

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 170,268 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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 15 Jul 2021 162,233 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 162,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 153,816 miles

Brake pipe/s greased, covering inspection

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 145,245 miles

Brake pipes greased, covering inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2018 132,320 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 123,453 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2016 114,282 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake pipes greased

Fail 22 Jun 2015 104,118 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,118 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 94,100 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 90,615 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,834 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 52,990 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 10 Oct 2011 52,985 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 23 Dec 2010 40,836 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,520 miles

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,379 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 25,539 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 19,893 miles

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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HD53 NTO is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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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HD53 NTO is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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