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2004 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration SW54CDK
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 103,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear y joint (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine suspect rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
13 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,598 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
7 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 102,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
2 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,031 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,260 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,075 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,417 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2020 10 Jun 202631 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,417 MI
10 Jun 20263 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,166 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flange (6.1.2 (a))
11 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,260 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2018 10 Jun 202611 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 94,260 MI
10 Jun 202620 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,728 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2017 10 Jun 202619 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 91,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
11 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,720 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2016 10 Jun 202621 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,141 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2015 10 Jun 202623 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,908 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2014 10 Jun 202622 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
3 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,974 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2013 10 Jun 20267 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,672 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 53,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,549 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 47,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,921 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2010 10 Jun 202627 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 39,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,751 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,000 MI
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SW54CDK was registered on 2004-11-04
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