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RF54 UBX

2004 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,909 mi
Last recorded103,909 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 UBX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 103,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 103,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 1 Feb 2025 97,931 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 97,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 94,076 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 89,060 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 89,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 84,223 miles

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

brake warning light on

Fail 11 Jan 2022 84,184 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts/replace now (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on

Pass 28 Jan 2021 80,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 74,505 miles

Nearside Front rear suspension arm bush worn

Offside Front rear suspension arm bush worn

Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,415 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,608 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 60,385 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 54,717 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 49,233 miles

offside front tyre just on limit and nail in suggest replacement asap

Fail 8 Jul 2013 43,258 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 43,258 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2012 39,937 miles

Additional rear view mirror in swept area

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,937 miles

Additional rear view mirror in swept area

Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,971 miles

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

front brake pads 1/2 worn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,924 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,672 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 22,785 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 17,166 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 UBX is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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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What year was RF54 UBX registered?

RF54 UBX is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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