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2004 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · LS54 OFV

LS54 OFV

2004 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/11/2004. Recorded mileage 40,028 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.

Make & Model
MINI COOPER
Year / Origin
2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
MOT Status
Valid until 02/08/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/03/2027)
Recorded Mileage
40,028 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/08/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/03/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This 2004 MINI Cooper was tested for its MOT very recently on 4 August 2025, just ten months ago. The most recent result is a pass, but it was only achieved after a failure just three days prior. The final pass still listed several advisories, including an oil leak, corroded rear brake discs, and worn front shock absorber bushes. The clear recurring mechanical pattern in this car's history is ongoing wear to the front suspension and steering components, combined with a persistent oil leak. The front shock absorber bushes have been noted as slightly worn or worn in every single MOT from 2022 to 2025. More seriously, play or excessive wear in nearside front suspension arms, track rod ends, and ball joints was flagged in 2023, 2024, and failed the test in 2025. This indicates a specific area of the car that has needed repeated attention. The trend does not look stable; it appears to be worsening. The same front suspension bushes went from a "slight" wear advisory in 2022-2023 to a more serious advisory in August 2025. The track rod end went from slight play in 2024 to the lower ball joint being excessively worn by 2025, which is a failure item.

LS54 OFV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
  • 40,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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LS54 OFV Mileage History

  1. 21/07/202228,362 mi
  2. 01/08/202336,680 mi+8,318 mi
  3. 29/07/202438,182 mi+1,502 mi
  4. 01/08/202540,026 mi+1,844 mi
  5. 04/08/202540,028 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 3,839 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LS54 OFV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mini Cooper (LS54 OFV) between July 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.

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