Official DVLA Record

2004 MINI Cooper S 1.6L Petrol · SO54 XAP

SO54 XAP

2004 MINI Cooper S (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 15,180 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MINI COOPER S
Year / Origin
2004 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/08/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
15,180 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/08/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1598cc

SO54 XAP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2024
  • 15,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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SO54 XAP Mileage History

  1. 02/08/202213,355 mi
  2. 03/08/202213,357 mi+2 mi
  3. 14/08/202314,318 mi+961 mi
  4. 15/08/202314,318 mi
  5. 07/08/202415,180 mi+862 mi

Average of roughly 906 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SO54 XAP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 17:21
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 S (SO54 XAP) between August 2022 and August 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split, cord visible (5.2.3”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split, cord visible (5.2.”.

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