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FE53 GRZ

2003 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,506 mi
Last recorded81,506 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 GRZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 81,506 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 78,190 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,383 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2017 72,383 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2016 66,863 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 66,863 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 60,531 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 60,426 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 55,302 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 55,294 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,455 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2012 43,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,621 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 37,155 miles

offside rear tyre tread & sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,106 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,397 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,850 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,927 miles

advise both rear tyres starting to feather on inner edges

advise to front tyres getting low

Pass 11 Aug 2006 12,001 miles

rear wiper blade split

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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FE53 GRZ is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 74,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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FE53 GRZ is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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