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LS53 YKF

2003 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

79,767 mi
Last recorded79,767 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 YKF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 79,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 79,731 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2021 75,844 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 71,243 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 70,176 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap sealing rubber excessively split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 66,021 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 65,841 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn TCA bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn heavily on inner edge and punctured (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 57,870 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 57,699 miles

Wheel bearing has excessive play offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,819 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 48,819 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2016 40,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre nail

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

Fail 21 May 2016 40,621 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre nail

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 34,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,469 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 32,628 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 30,677 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing breaking up.

Fail 11 Aug 2012 28,544 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Plastic Sill covers fitted.

Rear Exhaust Box corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2012 28,544 miles

Plastic Sill covers fitted.

Rear Exhaust Box corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 25,883 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED

Pass 13 Aug 2010 23,154 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,506 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 15,878 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 12,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 12,478 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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LS53 YKF is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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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LS53 YKF is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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