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RE04 VUM

2004 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,977 mi
Last recorded114,977 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 VUM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 114,977 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 114,975 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 106,557 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 106,363 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 103,914 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 102,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 100,366 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 95,030 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 92,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Slight blow to back box

Fail 3 Nov 2020 92,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Slight blow to back box

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 84,496 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 84,424 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,066 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

nearside andf offside front tyres has a wear on the inner edges

offside rear tyre has cracks all round

Pass 9 Aug 2016 81,462 miles

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

four hub caps

Fail 9 Aug 2016 81,462 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working no side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working no stop light (1.2.1b)

four hub caps

Pass 4 Aug 2015 77,969 miles

both sides slight brake bind

slight engine oil leak / oil filter area

Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,619 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

exhaust starting to corrode

front tyres unevenly worn

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,336 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,301 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 60,301 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 52,417 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

wiper blades split

Pass 5 May 2010 40,295 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,352 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 28,960 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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RE04 VUM is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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RE04 VUM is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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