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LT03 VPG

2003 Mini Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,092 mi
Last recorded93,092 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S53,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 VPG
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 93,092 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 75,349 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack, perish and go out of shape on inside edge

Pass 10 Oct 2007 75,349 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack, perish and go out of shape on inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2006 62,459 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 57,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LT03 VPG is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LT03 VPG, 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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What year was LT03 VPG registered?

LT03 VPG is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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