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PF53 VUP

2004 Mini Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,054 mi
Last recorded50,054 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper Auto37,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 VUP
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,054 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap rubber seal cracking

Fail 7 Apr 2017 50,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap rubber seal cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2016 45,842 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r brake disc worn/corroded on inner face

Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,504 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Feb 2014 40,240 miles

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

exhaust backbox rusty

Fail 5 Feb 2014 40,240 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2013 36,644 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 31,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

petrol cap seal starting to split

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

petrol cap seal starting to split

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,430 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 24,951 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 21,883 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 18,495 miles

both rear tyres perished ontread area advise further attention

Pass 11 Aug 2007 15,555 miles

all brake discs slightly scored

front wipers split

slight cracks in fuel cap seal

Pass 2 Feb 2007 14,293 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 31 Jan 2007 14,293 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)

advise all tyres starting to develop tread separation

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 598 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
3,465
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Stop lamp not working 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4
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PF53 VUP is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 37,444 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PF53 VUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PF53 VUP is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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