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SK53 NTR

2004 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

106,468 mi
Last recorded106,468 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 NTR
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 106,468 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 May 2026 106,468 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 106,041 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 103,128 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 103,128 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 101,460 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 101,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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SK53 NTR is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 67,654 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SK53 NTR registered?

SK53 NTR is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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