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BF53 FTT

2003 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,981 mi
Last recorded147,981 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 FTT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 147,981 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 147,981 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 139,164 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 139,084 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 125,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 104,587 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 100,101 miles

Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding

Rear Exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 19 Jul 2016 95,101 miles

Nearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush worn(advise replacement) this will cause excessive wear on front tyres. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under engine to rear n/s and o/s brake pipes(original fitment) advise replacement. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 95,101 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced across axle imbalance.significant bind on o/s rear wheel.this may cause premature bearing failure/overheating.also excessive fuel consumption (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush worn(advise replacement) this will cause excessive wear on front tyres. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under engine to rear n/s and o/s brake pipes(original fitment) advise replacement. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 88,302 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip devise missing

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,511 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Jun 2014 81,425 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,984 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust silensor outer cover deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2012 68,469 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 68,469 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 62,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 52,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 52,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 38,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,047 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,338 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,747 miles

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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BF53 FTT is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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BF53 FTT is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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