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LX53 HWZ

2003 Austin Mini Cooper

Black Other 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,196 mi
Last recorded118,196 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 HWZ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 118,196 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2023 115,144 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 115,129 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 108,792 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2022 108,765 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 101,093 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 101,068 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper?

Based on 4,144 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
brake recording little or no effort 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 127
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 88
parking brake recording little or no effort 84
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LX53 HWZ is a 2003 Austin Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,600cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Cooper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX53 HWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 23 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LX53 HWZ registered?

LX53 HWZ is a 2003 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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The MOT history for LX53 HWZ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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