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MD03 MLZ

2003 Mini Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,306 mi
Last recorded66,306 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S53,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 MLZ
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,306 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 66,298 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,435 miles

advise rear tyres worn on inner edge /cracks on inner walls but no cords showing /rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2013 59,198 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 59,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,755 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 46,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

offside rear tyre has worn out of shape and is down to 1.6mm in places

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,915 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,390 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 28,729 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 26,070 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 22,514 miles

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

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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MD03 MLZ is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MD03 MLZ, 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 MD03 MLZ registered?

MD03 MLZ is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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The MOT history for MD03 MLZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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