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SO54 XAP

2004 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

15,180 mi
Last recorded15,180 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 XAP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 15,180 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 14,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 14,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 13,357 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade bent (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 13,355 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split, cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split, cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade bent (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 12,529 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 11,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective edge bent up (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 10,481 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 10,481 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 9,808 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 9,182 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 8,545 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 8,545 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 8,303 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished in tread area

Pass 19 Aug 2014 7,852 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 7,852 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 7,411 miles

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

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

no pressure in nearside front tyre at time of test

Fail 20 Aug 2012 6,830 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres cracking due to lack of use

both front tyres have uneven wear due to low pressure

Pass 20 Aug 2012 6,830 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking due to lack of use

both front tyres have uneven wear due to low pressure

Pass 22 Aug 2011 6,497 miles

All tyres - tread beginning to crack due to lack of use/age.

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 6,497 miles

All tyres - tread beginning to crack due to lack of use/age.

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 5,952 miles

all tyre treads cracking due to age

Pass 1 Dec 2008 4,881 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 4,385 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 4,385 miles

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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SO54 XAP is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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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SO54 XAP is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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