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YH54 DHE

2004 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,471 mi
Last recorded86,471 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 DHE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 86,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine over heated during test

heat shield loose rear

Fail 10 Aug 2023 86,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine over heated during test

heat shield loose rear

Pass 26 Aug 2022 81,773 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 81,768 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle started to over heat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak at flange at cat also at sleeve further back (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 80,884 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 77,604 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 77,578 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 67,540 miles

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2016 61,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,928 miles

exhaust rusted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 56,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rusted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 52,837 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2014 52,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,024 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

exhaust rusted

Fail 6 Sep 2013 49,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,766 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge,and tread starting to crack

only 50% of washer jet working on o/s

outer skin corroding on o/s exaust back box

seal on fuel cap getting worn (cracking)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 40,383 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,945 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 35,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 31,817 miles

blades starting to split

Pass 10 Dec 2007 24,320 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 16,142 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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YH54 DHE is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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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YH54 DHE is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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