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LF54 XPE

2004 Mini Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,209 mi
Last recorded119,209 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini One61,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 XPE
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 119,209 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 117,738 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 117,729 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 117,666 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced misted no image (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced misted no image (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Jul 2020 109,706 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 98,383 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 98,383 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 91,803 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 91,803 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 89,971 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both rear (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2016 85,452 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both rear (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 76,470 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 68,893 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,866 miles

exhaust system very rusty

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 26 Sep 2013 60,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system very rusty

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn low

offside rear tyre worn low and starting to perish

Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,710 miles

offside rear tyre starting to rust

power steering pipes damp

rear exhaust starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,907 miles

rear exhaust silencer & support bracket corroded & delaminated

Fail 20 Jul 2011 51,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust silencer & support bracket corroded & delaminated

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,879 miles

exhaust rear box corroded.

n/s front tyre tread worn low on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,859 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,013 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 20,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,328 miles

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)

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

corrsion on nearside rear brake disc.

How Reliable is the Mini Mini One?

Based on 10,863 MOT tests across 1,925 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 140
Headlamp aim too low 73
position lamp(s) not working 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
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LF54 XPE is a 2004 Mini Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 61,363 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 One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF54 XPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF54 XPE is a 2004 Mini Mini One, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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