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TO04 ARA

2015 Mini Cooper S

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,786 mi
Last recorded71,786 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mini Cooper S41,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTO04 ARA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 71,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and dust gaiter deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 71,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and dust gaiter deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 65,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 58,608 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 58,608 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 56,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 45,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 36,545 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 28,985 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 22,506 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 22,492 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 22,492 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 15,579 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

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

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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TO04 ARA is a 2015 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2015 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 41,840 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 11 years old, this Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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TO04 ARA is a 2015 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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