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DU53 OYR

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,541 mi
Last recorded113,541 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 OYR
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 113,541 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 107,173 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2017 107,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 99,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and heavily worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 21 Dec 2016 99,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and heavily worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2015 91,463 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 91,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 85,598 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 78,817 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,345 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 68,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,427 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 56,333 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,258 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,920 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 39,918 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 30,222 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 30,222 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,925 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 23,925 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,757 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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DU53 OYR is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DU53 OYR, 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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DU53 OYR is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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