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LA53 BWJ

2004 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

114,608 mi
Last recorded114,608 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 BWJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 114,608 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Inner Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 109,099 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between Manifold and Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 105,382 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 101,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 97,263 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 93,538 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,267 miles

Brake pad and tyre inflation lamps on

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 87,024 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sidewall tyre damaged

dash warning lights on

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,515 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 74,594 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,594 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,297 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,629 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,584 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,890 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 48,890 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 48,084 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 36,345 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 24,241 miles

underside of engine wet with oil..........

Pass 30 Jan 2007 19,848 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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LA53 BWJ is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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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LA53 BWJ is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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