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SN53 GJM

2004 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,646 mi
Last recorded107,646 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 GJM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 107,646 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding.

Offside Rear Inner sill corroding.

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

brake warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 99,645 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 99,645 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 92,204 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 92,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Hanging wire underside (1.9.2a)

Coolant level low

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Rear wiper blade poor

Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,928 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 84,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 83,106 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Strongly advise! front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 May 2015 79,121 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 73,009 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2013 67,458 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 67,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,230 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 58,003 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 58,003 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 50,669 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 50,669 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,566 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 44,536 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

coolant leaking from radiator

rear wiper torn

Pass 16 Feb 2008 36,593 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,350 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 28,087 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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SN53 GJM is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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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SN53 GJM is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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