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HN54 LJY

2004 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,928 mi
Last recorded84,928 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 LJY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 84,928 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 71,727 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 66,164 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 66,158 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

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 mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 62,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 56,256 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 47,673 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 45,672 miles

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

Surface rust on the car.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 43,895 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.96mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,191 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2016 42,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,446 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 40,999 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 38,347 miles

oil leak from engine

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

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

rear number plate starting to detereorate

Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,454 miles

advise front brake pads soon need replacing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,639 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre has a cut on inner edge but not through to cords

rear number plate starting to detereorate

Fail 27 Sep 2011 29,628 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre has a cut on inner edge but not through to cords

rear number plate starting to detereorate

Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,066 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 19,076 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 19,075 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 13,561 miles

advise offside front tyre has a cut in outer of tread but not deep enough to cords

Pass 2 Oct 2007 9,180 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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HN54 LJY is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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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HN54 LJY is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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