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EX53 YBD

2003 Mini Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,474 mi
Last recorded58,474 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S53,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 YBD
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 58,474 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 75,612 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 75,612 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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EX53 YBD is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,776 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX53 YBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX53 YBD registered?

EX53 YBD is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is EX53 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 YBD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX53 YBD have outstanding finance?

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