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CU04PER
2004 MINI COOPER
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration CU04PER
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model COOPER
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
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135 Total Defects Recorded
9 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 220,035 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 220,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective dragging (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 216,271 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- reversing lamps not working.
- Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
6 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 212,281 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 204,250 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 204,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45RF17 84V (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box pipe broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four inner treads bald (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 186,716 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 166,074 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 166,074 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 146,128 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,932 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2019 18 Jun 20264 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 126,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
31 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,318 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
31 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 110,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
29 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,650 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
22 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear rear brake application uneven parking brake (3.7.B.2)
- Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil leak
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear tailgate shocks weak and not holding up.
12 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,326 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear exhaust box mounting rubbers weak
- oil leak
12 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust box mounting rubbers weak
- oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,735 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
26 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
14 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,112 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,251 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2012 18 Jun 202612 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 32,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
1 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,313 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 28,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,891 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2010 18 Jun 202614 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,476 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,430 MI
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CU04PER was registered on 2004-10-26
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