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EO53 GWK

2003 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,506 mi
Last recorded109,506 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 GWK
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 109,506 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 108,795 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 107,675 miles

tyres wearing cracked and perished

Fail 15 Jul 2023 107,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

tyres wearing cracked and perished

Pass 18 Jun 2022 105,826 miles

underside rusty

Pass 15 May 2021 104,929 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 104,419 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 103,028 miles

exhaust in poor condition

o/s headlamp aim at lowest setting

Pass 9 Sep 2017 99,446 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 99,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 95,629 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 95,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 87,715 miles

brake pipes rusty

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Jul 2015 87,715 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2014 79,917 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,479 miles

engine management light on

Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,459 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,421 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,517 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 49,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,091 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 45,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,512 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,798 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 30,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,970 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 21,970 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 12,584 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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EO53 GWK is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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EO53 GWK is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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