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BT53 PMU

2003 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,557 mi
Last recorded104,557 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 PMU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 104,557 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 104,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 103,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 89,325 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 86,466 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 86,466 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 79,582 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 79,569 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 74,403 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 68,990 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 63,246 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 63,246 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 59,119 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 55,118 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,423 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 52,423 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 47,722 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 44,964 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 44,964 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,027 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,631 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 37,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 25,645 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 25,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BT53 PMU is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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BT53 PMU is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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