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MM53 HFW

2004 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,514 mi
Last recorded119,514 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 HFW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 119,514 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre inflation light on

Pass 7 Dec 2020 111,828 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 111,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 110,296 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 106,195 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 106,195 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 105,178 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 105,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 97,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 88,218 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four road tyres low in tread strong advise 175/65/15

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

headlamp stalk faulty

power steering pump damp

slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 88,181 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four road tyres low in tread strong advise 175/65/15

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

headlamp stalk faulty

power steering pump damp

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 79,538 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 79,538 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 70,757 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes slight moovement

engine oil leak suspect sump gasket nipped up bolts

power steering pump damp

Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,706 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 58,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 42,642 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has a cut in tread ( cords not exposed)

Pass 22 May 2008 32,876 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 23,053 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges n/s/f tyre just within legal limits

Pass 25 May 2007 23,053 miles

front tyres wearing on edges n/s/f tyre just within legal limits

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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MM53 HFW is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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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MM53 HFW is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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