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LM52 JYV

2003 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,305 mi
Last recorded108,305 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 JYV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 108,305 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 108,304 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2022 102,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 102,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 99,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2021 99,654 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 92,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 92,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 88,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 88,748 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 85,150 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread inner edge wearing

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,921 miles

Exhaust rear silencer rubbers broken, but exhaust still effectively supported

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated, but still seals fuel tank effectively

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 79,921 miles

Exhaust rear silencer rubbers broken, but exhaust still effectively supported

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated, but still seals fuel tank effectively

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 73,196 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 73,196 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 68,097 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 62,768 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear offside and nearside tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Feb 2014 62,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear offside and nearside tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,992 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2011 46,337 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 46,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear light lense broken

Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,262 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 26,435 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 26,435 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 17,680 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 11,264 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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LM52 JYV is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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LM52 JYV is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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