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NH53 FHF

2004 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,906 mi
Last recorded110,906 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 FHF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 110,906 miles

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

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

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

TPMS lamp flashing amber

handbrake lever travel

Fail 18 Jan 2021 110,906 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers jumping over screen surface (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

TPMS lamp flashing amber

handbrake lever travel

Pass 22 Jan 2020 105,968 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Reverse light damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2020 105,968 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reverse light damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2019 100,529 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 100,529 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 107,936 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers over both outer sills

Fail 25 Jan 2018 97,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers over both outer sills

Pass 21 Jan 2017 90,250 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 82,917 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 82,917 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 79,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 73,780 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 73,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 65,703 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 65,703 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 57,466 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,464 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,567 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,313 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,127 miles

rear brake discs corroded & only just acceptable............

Pass 17 Jan 2007 21,144 miles

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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NH53 FHF is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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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NH53 FHF is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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