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DU03 UFG

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,036 mi
Last recorded74,036 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 UFG
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 74,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 64,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

condition of front wiper blades

Pass 15 Feb 2007 59,279 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,202 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 49,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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DU03 UFG is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU03 UFG, 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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DU03 UFG is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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