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HV54 VBO

2004 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,988 mi
Last recorded106,988 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 VBO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 106,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 106,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 104,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 104,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 101,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog light adrift

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 96,730 miles

Both rear brakes are binding slightly

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust mount rubbers in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2021 93,443 miles

Fuel cap seal is cracking

Nearside front fog lamp insecure

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,111 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Offside Front Spot lamp not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 85,381 miles

Both rear brakes are binding slightly

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 84,299 miles

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2017 83,192 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 81,115 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Dec 2016 81,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

gear selection is very stiff

Pass 28 Nov 2015 67,741 miles

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

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

oil residue around engine and gearbox

Pass 22 Nov 2014 51,713 miles

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

Nearside door lock dosent unlock from key fob

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Slight bind from bind from both rear wheels

Fail 22 Nov 2014 51,713 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside door lock dosent unlock from key fob

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Slight bind from bind from both rear wheels

Pass 11 Dec 2013 39,856 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,051 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,779 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,076 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front step tread tyre wearing on edges

Fail 22 Sep 2009 27,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,440 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 17,889 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

damage offside front spot light lens.

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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HV54 VBO is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Black 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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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HV54 VBO is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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