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2004 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration FD04FUP
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 27 Apr 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 116,573 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 116,573 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
28 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 115,924 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- slight rust on rear coil springs
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 115,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,341 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 105,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,048 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,168 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 74,797 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded near rear suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded near rear suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between cat & front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- corrosion to suspension & steering components
26 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 74,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded & split (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture badly corroded (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear rear exhaust heatshields insecure
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between cat & front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded near rear suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded near rear suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- corrosion to suspension & steering components
- Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad warning wire insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
17 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 72,273 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2021 5 Jun 202623 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,401 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,121 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,650 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2018 5 Jun 202626 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,511 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,013 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2016 5 Jun 202626 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,194 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2015 5 Jun 202627 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,938 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2014 5 Jun 202624 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,059 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2013 5 Jun 202623 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,657 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,113 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,235 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,144 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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FD04FUP was registered on 2004-06-11
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