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M23 DVE

2003 Mini Cooper

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

106,686 mi
Last recorded106,686 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 DVE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 106,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 99,560 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 99,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 91,124 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 85,512 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 85,509 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 77,324 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 77,324 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 75,416 miles

all FOUR TYRES LOW

Fail 12 Feb 2018 75,416 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 72,955 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 70,092 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to rear seat not allowing inspection of adult seat belt x2

oil leak from the engine

Fail 9 Feb 2016 70,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

child seat fitted to rear seat not allowing inspection of adult seat belt x2

oil leak from the engine

Pass 11 Feb 2015 66,983 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 66,983 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,937 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,152 miles

s/wear and corrosion front and rear brake discs

Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,418 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,449 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 39,541 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,484 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,989 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 19,885 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,179 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 10,608 miles

rear nearside tyre wearing on edges

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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M23 DVE is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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M23 DVE is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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