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HW54 FOP

2004 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,976 mi
Last recorded84,976 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 FOP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 84,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 26 Nov 2024 82,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 4 Dec 2023 78,761 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 78,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 75,960 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 72,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 70,616 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both tyres wearing but not excessive

Pass 19 Nov 2019 69,129 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 64,453 miles

both indicator side repeaters faded

both rear brakes binding

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

power steering pump leak

Pass 7 Dec 2017 59,313 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 54,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak engine ()

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

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 7 Dec 2016 54,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak engine ()

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

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Dec 2015 47,957 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 41,201 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,129 miles

nearside front tyre on 2.0mm

offside front tyre worn on inner raised edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner raised edge

Fail 12 Dec 2012 26,739 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 26,739 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 18,272 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)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 18,272 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 14,874 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in tread. washers frozen.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 11,215 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 8,855 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 6,894 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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HW54 FOP is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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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What year was HW54 FOP registered?

HW54 FOP is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for HW54 FOP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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