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MJ54 LFM

2004 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,456 mi
Last recorded133,456 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 LFM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 133,456 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 132,577 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 132,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 129,233 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 129,233 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 122,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 75,949 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 75,939 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 19 Feb 2015 65,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 60,068 miles

Both rear, and Nearside front tyre treads, cracking. Both nearside wheel, inner rims, slight damage/out of shape.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 57,132 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,200 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front wiperblades starting split

Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 34,415 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 26,532 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MJ54 LFM is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MJ54 LFM registered?

MJ54 LFM is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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