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SJ54 OCR

2004 Mini Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

93,520 mi
Last recorded93,520 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper61,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 OCR
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 93,520 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear suspension quite rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2023 93,519 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working n/s and o/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear suspension quite rusty

Pass 11 May 2023 93,522 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 93,519 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 88,347 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 88,347 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 79,713 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 79,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 76,648 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 73,320 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 68,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 66,157 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 66,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Aug 2016 59,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2015 51,675 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,575 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014

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

wiper blades noisey

Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,500 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 44,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 37,809 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 34,175 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 34,174 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,174 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 28,923 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 28,906 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,984 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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SJ54 OCR is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,983 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ54 OCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ54 OCR is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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