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RY04 LFN

2004 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

116,064 mi
Last recorded116,064 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 LFN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 116,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 112,549 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 112,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2021 97,486 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 97,263 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 90,521 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 90,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 87,635 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,868 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 78,221 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 78,208 miles

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort cable or caliper siezed (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber bushes on back box (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,937 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1) Nearside front to flexi hose 2) Rears around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside hand brake weak compared to nearside

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 68,236 miles

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

there is condensation to both rear light clusters

Fail 5 Mar 2015 68,195 miles

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

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

there is condensation to both rear light clusters

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,282 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 62,030 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 62,030 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Tyre size 195/55R16

Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,789 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 49,072 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 14,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,056 miles

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

exhaust corroded

middle brake light not working

oil low put 1lt of oil

Fail 24 Jun 2010 42,056 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

middle brake light not working

oil low put 1lt of oil

Fail 24 Jun 2009 34,812 miles

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

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

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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,812 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,705 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 26,704 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 21,107 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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RY04 LFN is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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RY04 LFN is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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