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MV04 SCZ

2004 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,344 mi
Last recorded98,344 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 SCZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 98,344 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 97,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 97,036 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 92,790 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside wing indicator lens missing

Pass 17 Aug 2022 88,749 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 88,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 82,856 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 76,474 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 65,571 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 63,805 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 62,306 miles

Rear Exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,410 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 61,410 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 59,999 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 59,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 58,277 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 53,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,705 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,395 miles

Oil leak

add 2 litres of oil for test

Fail 2 Sep 2011 43,395 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

add 2 litres of oil for test

Pass 18 Aug 2010 38,197 miles

Advise:front & rear brake pads getting low

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,713 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,065 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,548 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,479 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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MV04 SCZ is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 67,654 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV04 SCZ is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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