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MK53 EZV

2003 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,407 mi
Last recorded89,407 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 EZV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 89,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 87,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 84,698 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside & offside front and rear brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 8 Jul 2022 83,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Back side of engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 81,400 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2021 81,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2020 75,987 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 2 Jul 2019 71,778 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,528 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 69,026 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,361 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 65,484 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 65,484 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,588 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 60,982 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,982 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,745 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 52,436 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 52,436 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,467 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,358 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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MK53 EZV is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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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What year was MK53 EZV registered?

MK53 EZV is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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