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EK53 MVN

2003 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,931 mi
Last recorded98,931 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 MVN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 98,931 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 93,622 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 93,622 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 89,952 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 89,952 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 82,686 miles

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective making contact noise with the body (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 82,686 miles

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

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective making contact noise with the body (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 79,037 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 79,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 72,141 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 72,141 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,729 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside 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 17 Dec 2013 60,269 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 55,149 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 49,252 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,550 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,788 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 21,626 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 15,101 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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EK53 MVN is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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EK53 MVN is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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