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WL54 EJV

2004 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,222 mi
Last recorded139,222 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 EJV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 139,222 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 139,183 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 135,590 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 135,590 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 134,661 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 134,656 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 130,403 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 123,831 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 123,824 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 123,190 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 115,510 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 110,004 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2018 109,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear exhaust corroded

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 107,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 103,530 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

eml light is on

Pass 11 May 2013 102,914 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 88,372 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 72,000 miles

Frontt windscreen cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 43,778 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 33,889 miles

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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WL54 EJV is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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WL54 EJV is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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