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RN53 WUJ

2004 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,027 mi
Last recorded115,027 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 WUJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 115,027 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 115,027 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 106,522 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 106,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 106,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 98,888 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 97,587 miles

Both Rear Shocks Corrosion Noted

Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Gaiter Damp

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 97,587 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both Rear Shocks Corrosion Noted

Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Gaiter Damp

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 89,871 miles

Central Rear High Level Stop Lamp Not Working

Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Gaiter Damp

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 89,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/ 60 16 H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/ 60 16 H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear High Level Stop Lamp Not Working

Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Gaiter Damp

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

Steering Feels Tight

Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,776 miles

Front wiper blades split but still cleans screen effectively.

Pass 7 Oct 2017 73,739 miles

Both windscreen wipers split and smearing but still clean the screen

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel filler cap rubber deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 65,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front steering inner track arm has slight movement

fuel cap seal cracking slightly

oil leak from sump

Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,501 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 59,501 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 51,922 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 45,732 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear exhaust pipe outer corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,558 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,678 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,141 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,364 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken but still supporting system at time of test--REC ATTENTION A.S.A.P

Pass 25 Jan 2007 17,197 miles

195/55/16 hr goodyear

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 17,197 miles

195/55/16 hr goodyear

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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RN53 WUJ is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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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RN53 WUJ is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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