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LE04 VJU

2004 Mini Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,517 mi
Last recorded77,517 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S56,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE04 VJU
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,517 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 76,616 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 76,341 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 71,706 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear 2off (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 62,506 miles

both front tyres ON legal limits

Pass 17 Nov 2014 49,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 43,182 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 43,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 36,452 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 36,452 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 28,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,175 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,075 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 23,911 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil low

rear no plate letters poor

Pass 27 Jul 2009 20,617 miles

osr tyre has slight split in tread

Fail 27 Jul 2009 20,616 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

osr tyre has slight split in tread

Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,923 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2007 14,702 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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LE04 VJU is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 56,606 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE04 VJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LE04 VJU is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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