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LM53 GBX

2003 Mini Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,373 mi
Last recorded121,373 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S53,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 GBX
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 121,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

no rear seat belts, fitted at the time of the test

no rear seats fitted, at the time of the test

Pass 20 Aug 2022 116,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 116,335 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 113,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advise:- corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 113,306 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advise:- corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 109,351 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 104,453 miles

Front bolt missing from exhaust flange

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 98,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 96,485 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,378 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small weep off grease (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 87,237 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at centre (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 87,237 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,696 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 81,678 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 76,476 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 69,648 miles

Front tyres are standard, rear tyres are run-flats

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

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

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

Rear tyres are out of shape on inner edge

o/s rear silencer deterated

Fail 6 Dec 2012 69,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres are standard, rear tyres are run-flats

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

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

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

Rear tyres are out of shape on inner edge

o/s rear silencer deterated

Pass 3 Dec 2011 51,285 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 40,832 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 38,801 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 38,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 33,676 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 29,191 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 23,872 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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LM53 GBX is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM53 GBX, 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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LM53 GBX is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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