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EK53 UZG

2003 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,676 mi
Last recorded70,676 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 UZG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 70,676 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 70,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT BELOW MINIMUM

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 66,573 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 66,573 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 64,571 miles

handbrake travel high

n/s front tyre sidewall damage

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2021 61,313 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 61,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,996 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 58,670 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 56,279 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,306 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 UZG is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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What year was EK53 UZG registered?

EK53 UZG is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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