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YA53 OFJ

2004 Mini Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,192 mi
Last recorded79,192 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S56,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 OFJ
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 79,192 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 62,280 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 62,280 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2006 62,259 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 62,259 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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YA53 OFJ is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 56,606 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA53 OFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA53 OFJ registered?

YA53 OFJ is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is YA53 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA53 OFJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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