MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow is so severe, that lamda reading would be unachievable (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer corroded/holed. Correct result unachievable (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Probable brake caliper fault (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Lagging by approx' 45% (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Easy 60 kg fluctuation and wants to eject vehicle from roller brake tester whilst under test. Could be more than just a brake disc fault. IE Damage mounting flange. (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake discs and brake pads are overheated and probably damaged, due to brake bind issue
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Front and rear brake operation lagging slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Bulb output very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Front and rear brake operation lagging slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement Possible broken cable (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front metal brake pipes to flexis slightly corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side walls
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexy area corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted, especially on inner braking face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking faces corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Circa 2.40 mm tread and cracking in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. NSR Flexy to front floor pan joint (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Circa 2.40 mm tread and cracking in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
coolant leak
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
coolant leak
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres wearing
nsf and both front to rear brake pipes corroding
oil leaks
sills covered with trim
stone chips in screen
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front tyres wearing
nsf and both front to rear brake pipes corroding
oil leaks
sills covered with trim
stone chips in screen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
back box outerskin corroded
rear brake pipe slightly corroded
rear discs pitted
back box outerskin corroded
rear brake pipe slightly corroded
rear discs pitted
Backbox outerskin has deteriorated
Pedal rubber is wearing smooth
Backbox outerskin has deteriorated
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pedal rubber is wearing smooth
advis exhaust condition
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/f suspension sensor loose
How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?
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AU53 YAY is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 2003 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 69,312 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AU53 YAY is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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