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MC04 WLE

2004 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,172 mi
Last recorded57,172 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S56,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 WLE
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 57,172 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 57,172 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,931 miles

front tyres wearing low on 3 mm

offside rear tyre wearing on edge on 3'mm

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 18 Sep 2008 40,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing low on 3 mm

offside rear tyre wearing on edge on 3'mm

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

wipers smearing screen

x1 washer jet not working/blocked

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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MC04 WLE is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 56,606 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 Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC04 WLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MC04 WLE registered?

MC04 WLE is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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