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RF54 TNO

2004 Mini Cooper

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,683 mi
Last recorded58,683 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 TNO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 58,683 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 54,775 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 54,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 51,929 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 49,252 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2021 45,412 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2020 43,343 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 4 May 2019 38,131 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner tread areas

Pass 8 May 2018 34,545 miles

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 4 Aug 2016 32,278 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 29,370 miles

back box corroded.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 29,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

back box corroded.

rear wiper in/op

Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre has cut in side wall.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 28,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre has cut in side wall.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 26,192 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,719 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 20,914 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 17,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2009 14,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

parking brake lever intermittently has travel then corrects itself requires further investigating

Pass 20 Oct 2009 14,134 miles

parking brake lever intermittently has travel then corrects itself requires further investigating

Fail 13 Oct 2008 10,453 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 10,453 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 6,937 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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RF54 TNO is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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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RF54 TNO is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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