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BD52 ZHX

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,135 mi
Last recorded52,135 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 ZHX
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2008 52,135 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,135 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2006 28,104 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 2,814 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,939 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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BD52 ZHX is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,206 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD52 ZHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD52 ZHX registered?

BD52 ZHX is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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