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FE53 UGM

2003 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,125 mi
Last recorded100,125 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 UGM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 100,125 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 91,037 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 86,979 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 86,977 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 83,450 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 79,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 77,576 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 77,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2019 75,828 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2018 73,338 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,435 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 66,099 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 62,467 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2014 59,065 miles

nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 55,172 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 51,478 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 48,321 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 48,321 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 45,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,806 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 41,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,378 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 30,168 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 4 Dec 2006 24,825 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges.

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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FE53 UGM is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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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FE53 UGM is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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