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MJ53 SUY

2003 Mini Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,175 mi
Last recorded93,175 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini One60,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 SUY
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 93,175 miles

rear o/s brake sticking very slightly

Fail 9 Jan 2009 93,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 76,724 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 76,724 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 54,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 54,872 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini One?

Based on 10,863 MOT tests across 1,925 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 140
Headlamp aim too low 73
position lamp(s) not working 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
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MJ53 SUY is a 2003 Mini Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 60,182 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 One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ53 SUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ53 SUY registered?

MJ53 SUY is a 2003 Mini Mini One, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is MJ53 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ53 SUY shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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