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HY04 LTJ

2004 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,842 mi
Last recorded103,842 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 LTJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 103,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 103,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 93,897 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 90,646 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Opening operation poor from inside

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 90,646 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Opening operation poor from inside

Offside Front Side side/indicator lamp loose

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,432 miles

Front bumper damaged

Central Heat shield loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side light Lamp loose

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 78,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front side light loose but secure

Offside Front tyre wall cut but not showing cords

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

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

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor(boarderline pass)

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged but secure

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2021 72,652 miles

chip in windscreen

front suspension arm bushes worn

front to rear metal brake pipes surface rust

nearside inner main beam not working

offside rear exhaust rust

Pass 27 Feb 2020 67,058 miles

front suspension bushes worn

front to rear metal brake pipes surface rust

nearside front tyre 2mm

nearside inner main beam not working

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear exhaust rust

rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Feb 2020 67,058 miles

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

front suspension bushes worn

front to rear metal brake pipes surface rust

nearside front tyre 2mm

nearside inner main beam not working

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear exhaust rust

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,853 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre uneven inner tread

offside rear exhaust rust

offside rear tyre perished

offside wiper splitting

surface rust front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 17 Feb 2018 55,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

moisture in o/s headlamp

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 50,898 miles

offside front tyre 2mm edges

offside rear exhaust rust

rear brakes near limit

Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,510 miles

nearside front tyre 1.6mm inner edge

offside rear exhaust rust

rear brakes worn

Pass 26 Feb 2015 39,602 miles

front brakes worn

Pass 26 Feb 2014 35,373 miles

offside rear exhaust rust

Fail 26 Feb 2014 35,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

offside inner main beam not working

offside rear exhaust rust

Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,571 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 32,571 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,015 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 30,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front and rear no plates damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,753 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 23,404 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,246 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,439 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 12,993 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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HY04 LTJ 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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HY04 LTJ is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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