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PY04 DCX

2004 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,478 mi
Last recorded141,478 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 DCX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 141,478 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 131,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fuel tank support strap corroded/not fully secure

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 131,053 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fuel tank support strap corroded/not fully secure

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 125,474 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 125,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r tyre 3mm and bald both edges- 205/45/17v rsc

Pass 18 Mar 2021 123,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 123,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 120,004 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 111,841 miles

Front Front wipers smear, but not affecting drivers view

Headlight washer jets inoperative

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pump to rack pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Reservoir to rack pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 106,267 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leaking from engine

Fail 31 Mar 2018 106,267 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leaking from engine

Pass 27 Mar 2017 102,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 98,728 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 98,728 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 93,665 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 93,665 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front tyre de-void of tread on outside edge

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 87,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer very corroded but not leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,182 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 75,260 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Mar 2011 70,853 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 70,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,103 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,896 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 39,814 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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PY04 DCX is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 67,654 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PY04 DCX is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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