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RY54 HSV

2004 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,559 mi
Last recorded125,559 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 HSV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 125,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 125,556 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 116,016 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 116,016 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 110,312 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 107,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 106,280 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 103,348 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 96,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

oil pressure switch leaking oil

Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 87,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 66,355 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 58,105 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 52,777 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 52,777 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 44,598 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 36,503 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low on edges.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 36,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre tread low on edges.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 20,274 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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RY54 HSV is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RY54 HSV registered?

RY54 HSV is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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