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LA04 VZE

2004 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,031 mi
Last recorded97,031 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 VZE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 97,031 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside and offside silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" and "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 89,268 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust back box deteriorated

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 89,268 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust back box deteriorated

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 84,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil Level Low

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 81,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 81,894 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 78,038 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 78,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed open cut in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and excessively worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 72,984 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2020 72,984 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2019 69,616 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 65,193 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 65,193 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 60,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax, disc holder ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 55,821 miles

Front both sides tyres wearing uneven to outer edges.

Nearside Rear no plate lamp cover missing

Pass 19 Nov 2015 50,859 miles

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

Nearside registration plate bulb lens cover missing

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

engine oil dip stick in very poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2014 46,224 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2014 46,224 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,224 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,224 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 38,786 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,613 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2011 27,471 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing thin on inner and outter edges

Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,023 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 13,584 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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LA04 VZE 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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LA04 VZE is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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