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PJ04 LRU

2004 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,375 mi
Last recorded106,375 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 LRU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 106,375 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 96,505 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 95,097 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 95,097 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 93,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 23 Nov 2016 93,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 29 Sep 2015 90,970 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 90,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 87,885 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 21 May 2015 87,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 22 May 2014 79,705 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 71,388 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 71,388 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 63,248 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 56,154 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear washer jet inop

Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,567 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,484 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 40,480 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil level below minimum. added 1 litre

Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,614 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,407 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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PJ04 LRU is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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PJ04 LRU is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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