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MF53 JWL

2003 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,900 mi
Last recorded100,900 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 JWL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 100,900 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 95,754 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 95,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 87,925 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 87,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 79,621 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,343 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 69,343 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 63,122 miles

rear brake discs worn (n/s worst)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,460 miles

both rear tyres on limit

o/s front tyre 2mm

rear brake discs worn

Fail 24 Aug 2011 56,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres on limit

o/s front tyre 2mm

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,712 miles

rear inner pads low

rear wiper blade not clearing

Fail 3 Aug 2010 45,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

rear inner pads low

rear wiper blade not clearing

Pass 29 Aug 2009 37,182 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 37,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,405 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 26,081 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,107 miles

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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MF53 JWL is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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MF53 JWL is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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