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RL04 AEZ

2004 Mini Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,641 mi
Last recorded81,641 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S56,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 AEZ
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 81,641 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 71,297 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 67,054 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2017 67,054 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,112 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 61,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases deteriating (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 61,079 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable gator (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable gator (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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)

coolant leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,871 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 95,057 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 91,882 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 84,803 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 76,340 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 69,183 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,136 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,170 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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RL04 AEZ is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 56,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL04 AEZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RL04 AEZ is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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