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RF54 UMU

2004 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

120,170 mi
Last recorded120,170 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 120,170 miles

Fuel Cap seal slightly perished

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 114,830 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 110,630 miles

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

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

coolant and oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2024 110,630 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

coolant and oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2023 104,450 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 102,970 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 101,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 98,639 miles

underside slight rust

Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,989 miles

n/s/f brake pipe rusty

oil leaks

Fail 21 Jul 2018 92,984 miles

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))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f brake pipe rusty

oil leaks

Pass 20 Jul 2017 89,993 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2016 85,729 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 85,032 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,234 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 76,689 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 73,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 66,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 64,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 64,314 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,448 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,788 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,165 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 51,130 miles

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

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

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 UMU is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UMU registered?

RF54 UMU is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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