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TH53 GDS

2004 Mini Cooper D

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests37 (30 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.1%

Mileage

90,265 mi
Last recorded90,265 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH53 GDS
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

30 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 90,265 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2025 91,149 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 88,488 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 81,156 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 87,088 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 74,559 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary bonnet catch seized difficult to open (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated n/s front tyre was under inflated with TPMS warning light on (now reinflated ) (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer heat shield panel loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 74,559 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary bonnet catch seized difficult to open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb was fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated n/s front tyre was under inflated with TPMS warning light on (now reinflated ) (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer heat shield panel loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 85,277 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 68,986 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 82,482 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 63,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reinflated tyres n/s rear was 15psi

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 77,883 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 56,324 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 56,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 75,932 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 75,925 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 51,150 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 73,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside sun visor loose

Pass 12 Sep 2018 43,462 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 70,316 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sunvisor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 36,386 miles

N/S/F tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2017 66,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush deteriorated (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 26,673 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 63,094 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 63,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

child seat fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 58,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 57,122 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 54,276 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 54,276 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 18 May 2012 50,444 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2011 46,314 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,814 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,197 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 34,197 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,100 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 21,151 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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TH53 GDS is a 2004 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.1%.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TH53 GDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TH53 GDS is a 2004 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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The MOT history for TH53 GDS shows 37 tests with a 81.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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