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SO04 HEV

2004 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,059 mi
Last recorded58,059 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 HEV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 58,059 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting of oil from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 58,052 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting of oil from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 58,047 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 58,040 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 58,034 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 58,016 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 57,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2014 47,981 miles

Exhaust rear box in poor condition

Front wiper blades worn but do clear screen

Oil leak

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2011 46,935 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 46,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 42,875 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in steering rack o/s

Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,265 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 34,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly,splitting and cracking through treads and getting low

Pass 6 Jan 2009 28,853 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn slightly on inner edgs

Pass 15 Oct 2007 22,084 miles

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

crack in front number plate

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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SO04 HEV is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO04 HEV registered?

SO04 HEV is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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