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LJ04 ZAA

2004 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,899 mi
Last recorded123,899 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 ZAA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 123,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

fuel filler seal cracked

Fail 9 Feb 2021 123,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side/indicator lens broken

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

fuel filler seal cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2019 119,284 miles

Rear ex box outer skin corrod

Fail 20 Jun 2019 119,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear ex box outer skin corrod

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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LJ04 ZAA is a 2004 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ04 ZAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ04 ZAA registered?

LJ04 ZAA is a 2004 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 31 December 2004.

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