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PL54 UOB

2004 Mini Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,178 mi
Last recorded107,178 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S56,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 UOB
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 107,178 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL have slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL other pipes covered in grease (unable to inspect) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Suspension components have some corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated BOTH FRONTS FLAT (tyres inflated to test vehicle!) (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 107,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL have slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL other pipes covered in grease (unable to inspect) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Suspension components have some corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated BOTH FRONTS FLAT (tyres inflated to test vehicle!) (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 107,142 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 107,142 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 104,347 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 103,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 101,940 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 101,939 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.127 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 90,814 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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PL54 UOB is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 56,606 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL54 UOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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PL54 UOB is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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