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HF53 OVC

2004 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,402 mi
Last recorded103,402 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 OVC
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 103,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 100,417 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise engine oil leaks

Pass 17 Oct 2022 98,100 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 96,450 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 94,863 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 89,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,740 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 72,789 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low and distorted.

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,203 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 70,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,854 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Outer sills obscured by cover trims

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,971 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn more on inner edge

off side rear exhaust silancer is starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Apr 2014 61,971 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

near side rear tyre worn more on inner edge

off side rear exhaust silancer is starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,919 miles

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

engine oil level is on min

front wipers are starting to smear

nail in off side rear tyre

off side rear exhaust silancer is starting to deterioate

rear tyres worn more on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,101 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 50,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,435 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 43,435 miles

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

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

wiper blades split

Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,724 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,475 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 29,475 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,985 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,420 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 15,375 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 15,375 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 15,242 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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HF53 OVC is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Blue 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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HF53 OVC is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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