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DY53 BXB

2003 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,937 mi
Last recorded122,937 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 BXB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 122,937 miles

some corrosion to both rear shock absorbers

Fail 29 Dec 2020 122,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

some corrosion to both rear shock absorbers

Pass 24 Sep 2019 118,258 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 118,258 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 113,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 106,315 miles

Offside Front drive shaft inner cv boot split

both front doors check straps faulty

Fail 7 Sep 2017 106,314 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low inner lens detached from adjuster (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front drive shaft inner cv boot split

both front doors check straps faulty

Pass 2 Sep 2016 98,475 miles

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

Offside Front door check strap faulty

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

service indicator stating 12k over due

Fail 25 Aug 2016 98,257 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired fouling on coil spring (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint rack union (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front door check strap faulty

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

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

Rear anti-roll bar positioned incorrectly

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

service indicator stating 12k over due

Pass 20 Aug 2015 90,460 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 90,459 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,236 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,130 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 70,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,117 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 655,557 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 65,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,330 miles

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

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

both rear discs pitted on inner

Fail 7 Apr 2011 60,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear discs pitted on inner

Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,539 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,153 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 46,185 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 46,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side and off side wish bone rear mounts spliting no play

Pass 18 Aug 2007 40,770 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 40,770 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 33,246 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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DY53 BXB is a 2003 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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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DY53 BXB is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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