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TC54 TMC

2004 Mini Mini Cooper Auto

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,138 mi
Last recorded68,138 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper Auto37,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC54 TMC
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper Auto
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 68,138 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 68,135 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal sinks to floor under presher (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 65,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp adjuster defective, aim within limits

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 57,213 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 52,606 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil level a little low

general corrosion on underside especially at rear

Fail 29 Dec 2022 52,601 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box major leaks (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

engine oil level a little low

general corrosion on underside especially at rear

Pass 21 Dec 2021 50,587 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 49,079 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 49,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 48,175 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 46,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 45,264 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 44,454 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer corroded

slight corrosion to front brake pipes

Pass 10 Feb 2016 43,542 miles

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 12 Feb 2015 41,143 miles

engine oil leaks

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2015 41,141 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil leaks

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 38,502 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,754 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,861 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 34,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,910 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,358 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner treads

Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,490 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriated from the top

Pass 16 Oct 2008 22,526 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 18,406 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 598 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
3,465
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Stop lamp not working 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4
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TC54 TMC is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper Auto in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 37,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TC54 TMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TC54 TMC is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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