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LF54 FDP

2004 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,449 mi
Last recorded147,449 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 FDP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 147,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside number plate light dim

Pass 3 Dec 2024 146,168 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 144,437 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 143,144 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 141,917 miles

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

engine oil leak

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 14 Jun 2018 138,585 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 134,226 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 128,916 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 128,782 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 121,470 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 106,660 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 106,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 93,328 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 93,328 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 81,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,605 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 70,094 miles

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

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

Offside 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 30 Jun 2010 56,747 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 56,747 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,028 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2009 44,028 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,134 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator light on

nearside rear tyre signs of cracking

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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LF54 FDP is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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LF54 FDP is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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