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MF04 AVU

2004 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,633 mi
Last recorded67,633 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S56,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 AVU
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 67,633 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 64,348 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Faces (3-4) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 64,347 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Faces (3-4) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 61,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 61,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 58,601 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak engine area

Fail 6 Dec 2022 58,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak engine area

Pass 2 Dec 2021 54,402 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 51,105 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 47,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 42,470 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 39,673 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 37,229 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 34,070 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 31,208 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 28,079 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 22,989 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 15,918 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 8,970 miles

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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MF04 AVU is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF04 AVU, 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 MF04 AVU registered?

MF04 AVU is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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