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MD04 BWB

2004 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,633 mi
Last recorded141,633 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 BWB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2026 141,633 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no image both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 15 and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks not to cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi deteriorating

fuel cap rubber deteriorating

n/s/f and o/s/r jacking rubber missing

Pass 7 Apr 2025 134,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap rubber perishing

n/s/f and o/s/r jacking rubber missing

Fail 7 Apr 2025 134,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap rubber perishing

n/s/f and o/s/r jacking rubber missing

Pass 8 Mar 2024 127,575 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 126,180 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 125,145 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 125,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 125,044 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 120,058 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 118,425 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 117,446 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 116,294 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber shock absorber missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central general under body corrosion

Nearside Front bottom ball joint dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front slight play in track rod end ball joint

Pass 31 Oct 2017 112,587 miles

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2017 112,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2016 108,577 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Outer sill covers fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All rusty - vehicle not been used/stood up (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 108,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose but secure

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 104,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 104,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,361 miles

Front brake pads appear low

Jacking blocks missing from n/s/f and o/s/r

Rear discs poor surface area in side,

Trims covering sill panels

Pass 25 Sep 2012 83,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 83,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 74,071 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 74,071 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 68,730 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 68,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 62,525 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,484 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MD04 BWB is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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MD04 BWB is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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