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VA53 MWG

2004 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,344 mi
Last recorded135,344 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 MWG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 135,344 miles

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

missfire

Fail 18 May 2023 135,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

missfire

Pass 16 May 2022 133,550 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

oil leak

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 17 May 2021 131,100 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 129,747 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 127,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to underside in places but not to excess

Fail 18 Apr 2019 127,502 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to underside in places but not to excess

Pass 9 Apr 2018 119,640 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 105,993 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 92,828 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 92,409 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 78,419 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,362 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 64,718 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight binding of O/S/R brake

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,188 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,819 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,934 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 57,934 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,253 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 33,183 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 22,130 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 18,443 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON SHOULDER 2MM 175/65/R15 84H DUNLOP

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F TYRE ON 3MM

Pass 5 Jan 2007 18,443 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON SHOULDER 2MM 175/65/R15 84H DUNLOP

O/S/F TYRE ON 3MM

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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VA53 MWG is a 2004 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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VA53 MWG is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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