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LO04 GUW

2004 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

50,537 mi
Last recorded50,537 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 GUW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 50,537 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 29 Jun 2026 50,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

reverse lights inoperative

tpms warning light on

Pass 10 Jul 2025 49,363 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 48,116 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 48,116 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 46,923 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jul 2022 45,945 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jun 2021 44,689 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jun 2021 44,689 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

no reverse lights are working

Pass 8 Jul 2020 43,596 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

nearside reverse light inoperative

Fail 7 Jul 2020 43,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

nearside reverse light inoperative

Pass 22 Jul 2019 41,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

oil leaks

Pass 20 Jul 2018 37,945 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

oil leaks

Fail 20 Jul 2018 37,945 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

oil leaks

Pass 18 Jul 2017 34,750 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 32,647 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 32,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 28,670 miles

front wishbone rear bushers cracking up slight play

nearside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 5 Jul 2013 26,786 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 24,532 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 24,532 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,663 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 19,462 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Jul 2009 15,237 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,847 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 7,964 miles

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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LO04 GUW is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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LO04 GUW is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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