MOT Status
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108,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner tread/sidewall edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel cap seal deteriorating
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspention (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel cap seal deteriorating
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspention (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin to centre of tread
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
head lights deteriated
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin to centre of tread
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
head lights deteriated
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Park brake low effort
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Park brake low effort
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake bindng slightly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake bindng slightly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear silencer corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear silencer deteriorated
Sill covers fitted
oversills fitted
rear silencer deteriorated
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
oversills fitted
rear silencer deteriorated
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front tyres cutting out on inner edges
rear discs slightly worn
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front tyres cutting out on inner edges
rear discs slightly worn
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?
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AK53 VPR is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
Across all 2003 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 74,227 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AK53 VPR is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 10 October 2003.
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