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LG04 FNF

2004 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,342 mi
Last recorded183,342 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper61,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 FNF
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 183,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate lights flicker

Fail 19 Nov 2025 183,342 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear number plate lights flicker

Pass 12 Nov 2024 170,931 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 157,868 miles

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))

Offside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged

Rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Surface corrosion in inner rear sills

Pass 12 Jan 2023 154,821 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 151,587 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 147,447 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2020 142,386 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2019 137,680 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 132,762 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 129,243 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 119,025 miles

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 119,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 109,942 miles

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

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

exhaust back box bracket broken

nearside front & offside front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Jan 2015 109,796 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box bracket broken

nearside front & offside front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jan 2014 100,379 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 100,323 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2013 91,184 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust backbox is in poor condition

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 91,184 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear exhaust backbox is in poor condition

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 88,069 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 82,146 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 82,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 75,786 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 73,055 miles

all tyres scuffed and worn

slight bind to o/s/rear wheel

Pass 17 Mar 2009 71,865 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)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 63,820 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 53,298 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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LG04 FNF is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG04 FNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LG04 FNF is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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