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LA53 LGY

2004 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

36,827 mi
Last recorded36,827 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 LGY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 36,827 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 36,163 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 35,434 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 34,698 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 33,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 32,280 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 30,479 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 29,794 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 29,225 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,411 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 25,471 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 24,353 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 24,353 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 23,425 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 21,959 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 20,687 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r + o/s/r tyre treads perished

Pass 19 Mar 2011 20,687 miles

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

n/s/r + o/s/r tyre treads perished

Pass 6 Mar 2010 19,190 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r , tyre treads perished

Pass 7 Mar 2009 17,459 miles

n/s/r tyre tread slight cracking

o/s/r tyre tread slight cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2008 15,443 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 12,953 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 LGY is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Grey 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA53 LGY registered?

LA53 LGY is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 February 2004.

Is LA53 LGY safe to buy?

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