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MF53 DHC

2003 Mini Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

54,991 mi
Last recorded54,991 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S53,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 DHC
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,991 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 54,979 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,926 miles

Note: N/s rear btyre has a nail, advise change. † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † †Thanx.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,239 miles

rear tyres cracking

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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MF53 DHC is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S in Black 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 MF53 DHC, 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 MF53 DHC registered?

MF53 DHC is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MF53 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF53 DHC 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.

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