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RE54 WVY

2004 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,137 mi
Last recorded114,137 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 WVY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 114,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 114,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 113,315 miles

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively only just met requirements attention required! (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 113,293 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both cloudy lenses (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively only just met requirements attention required! (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake wear sensor fouling road wheel

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 111,144 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 111,140 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 109,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16 RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened will need replacing asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle heavier towards rear

tyres are mixed standard ply and run flat recommend rectifying soon

Pass 25 Jun 2021 105,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 26 May 2021 105,457 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 103,427 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 103,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 101,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low outer edge, perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 101,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low outer edge, perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 99,785 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension top mounts worn / splitting

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

slight corrosion to areas underside / floor n/s/r and o/s/r

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

slight wear to inner edge o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2018 96,828 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 14 Feb 2018 96,828 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Feb 2017 93,739 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 90,671 miles

o/s front and rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Jan 2015 87,838 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,455 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,204 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 80,539 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 77,378 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 77,378 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 64,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2010 64,511 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 49,397 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 36,285 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 24,208 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,208 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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RE54 WVY is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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RE54 WVY is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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