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NL04 AWZ

2004 Mini Cooper

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,877 mi
Last recorded134,877 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 AWZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 134,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 130,063 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 129,568 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 129,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 123,766 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 123,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 118,268 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 111,625 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 111,618 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 102,883 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 97,228 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 97,228 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 90,039 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 81,693 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 81,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front wipers smearing but not vbadly enough to effect drivers view of the road

Pass 16 Jan 2012 67,091 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 67,091 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,789 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 50,742 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 50,741 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 41,621 miles

Cut in nsr tyre tread

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,621 miles

Cut in nsr tyre tread

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

Rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,187 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 25,035 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 25,035 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NL04 AWZ is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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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NL04 AWZ is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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