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MA51 MCL

2004 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,994 mi
Last recorded39,994 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 MCL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 39,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust box outer corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 36,486 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 36,454 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 36,454 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 35,075 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 33,393 miles

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2021 33,393 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 33,175 miles

Rear Exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 32,891 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 32,550 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 31,939 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 31,186 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 29,756 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 28,214 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 26,425 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 26,425 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 23,967 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 21,307 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 21,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 18,605 miles

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

off side and near side rear tyres worn out of shape

Fail 10 Dec 2010 18,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

off side and near side rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 3 Dec 2009 15,856 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 12,401 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,328 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 9,351 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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MA51 MCL is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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What year was MA51 MCL registered?

MA51 MCL is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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