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AU53 YAY

2003 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,346 mi
Last recorded125,346 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YAY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2024 125,346 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 110,118 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 110,118 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 92,179 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 92,176 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 83,860 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front metal brake pipes to flexis slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2020 80,297 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,649 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 74,776 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 72,314 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 72,314 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,065 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 70,065 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 66,266 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 66,266 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,128 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,859 miles

front tyres wearing

nsf and both front to rear brake pipes corroding

oil leaks

sills covered with trim

stone chips in screen

Fail 4 Mar 2013 55,859 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 36,351 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 36,351 miles

back box outerskin corroded

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear discs pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2009 29,674 miles

Backbox outerskin has deteriorated

Pedal rubber is wearing smooth

Fail 6 Oct 2009 29,674 miles

Backbox outerskin has deteriorated

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pedal rubber is wearing smooth

Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,983 miles

advis exhaust condition

Fail 21 Sep 2007 15,758 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,758 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 9,672 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 9,213 miles

n/s/f suspension sensor loose

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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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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