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RA04 UZP

2004 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,267 mi
Last recorded119,267 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 UZP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2025 119,267 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested siezed up (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed box falling apart inside (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light lens broken

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

a lot of corrinson at rear

coolant low

petrol tank straps rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2023 115,265 miles

Coolant level low

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside greased exposed areas corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Inner Constant velocity boot securing clip missing

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Underside corrosion to body, tank straps and rear suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 115,265 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal splitting (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level low

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside greased exposed areas corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Inner Constant velocity boot securing clip missing

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Underside corrosion to body, tank straps and rear suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 111,515 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 108,694 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Offside Front Inner C/V boot, clip missing

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 108,694 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Offside Front Inner C/V boot, clip missing

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,129 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 106,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 101,333 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 99,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 97,611 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 97,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 81,159 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close I the limit

Pass 3 Jul 2015 60,791 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 42,197 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 24,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,789 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,038 miles

Brake pads warning light is on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire rubbing against the alloy wheel

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

Offside front tyre worn on both edges Inner & outer

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded & ditiriorated

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,093 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front wishbone bushes slight play

nearside front alloy wheel slightly damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Jun 2011 20,093 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front wishbone bushes slight play

nearside front alloy wheel slightly damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2010 17,444 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 14,868 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 12,261 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 9,230 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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RA04 UZP is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Green 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 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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RA04 UZP is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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