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LT53 TVZ

2003 Mini Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,362 mi
Last recorded45,362 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S53,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 TVZ
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2008 45,362 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

o/s rear lamp cover broken

Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,362 miles

o/s rear lamp cover broken

Pass 2 Oct 2007 40,496 miles

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)

o/s/r outer lens cover cracked

o/s/r wheel rear slight resticted free movement

rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,858 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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LT53 TVZ is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 LT53 TVZ, 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 LT53 TVZ registered?

LT53 TVZ is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is LT53 TVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 TVZ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LT53 TVZ have outstanding finance?

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