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LM52 YJA

2003 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

70,066 mi
Last recorded70,066 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 YJA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 70,066 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 68,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2025 68,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure round outer edge of tread and sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 67,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 66,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 64,427 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 64,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 62,510 miles

Nail in tyre both nearside and off side rear tyres

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs over over heating on brake disc and slight binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has age cracks [2008year ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage located rear of engine compartment from the hoses that connect reservoir and high pressure hose (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 62,510 miles

Nail in tyre both nearside and off side rear tyres

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs over over heating on brake disc and slight binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high carried out realignment (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has age cracks [2008year ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage located rear of engine compartment from the hoses that connect reservoir and high pressure hose (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 61,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 61,155 miles

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

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

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 60,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated DETERIORATING BUT NO LOSE OF GREASE. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 58,831 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,480 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Apr 2015 48,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2014 46,269 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2014 46,269 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,625 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 42,625 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,050 miles

Both front tyres are worn out on inner edges

Fail 17 Apr 2012 38,050 miles

Both front tyres are worn out on inner edges

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,586 miles

Nearsde rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,436 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 29,436 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn out

Nearside front tyre worn out too excess on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Jan 2009 26,229 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 22,660 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 18,423 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 14,799 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 14,798 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 YJA is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 YJA is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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