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VF54 AOZ

2004 Mini Cooper S

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,788 mi
Last recorded144,788 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 AOZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 144,788 miles

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

aftermarket suspension fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2023 136,579 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms have slight play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 131,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner grease leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

surface corrosion to brake pipes either side of fuel tank

Pass 22 Oct 2021 126,133 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 108,969 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point missing

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

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

fuel cap O ring perished

oil leak, also leaking power steering pipes

Fail 9 Sep 2020 108,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point missing

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

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

fuel cap O ring perished

oil leak, also leaking power steering pipes

Pass 9 Oct 2019 103,331 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 103,331 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 95,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 95,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 87,730 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 87,729 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 73,035 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 64,702 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 64,702 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,922 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,375 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 55,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,104 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,299 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,288 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 27,306 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 22,657 miles

both rear tyers starting to crack on inner of tread

Fail 9 Oct 2007 22,657 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyers starting to crack on inner of tread

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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VF54 AOZ is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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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VF54 AOZ is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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