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MV53 EOW

2003 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

122,541 mi
Last recorded122,541 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 EOW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 122,541 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 121,398 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 120,145 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 118,464 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 117,370 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 117,355 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 114,735 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 111,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 107,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 103,982 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windscreen has damage centre less than 10 mm

Fail 5 Jun 2018 103,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windscreen has damage centre less than 10 mm

Pass 4 May 2017 96,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2017 96,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 69,526 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 69,526 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 69,525 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread pattern (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 56,833 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 46,609 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper underside damaged and loose

Fail 13 Dec 2013 46,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper underside damaged and loose

Pass 13 Dec 2013 46,609 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of front bumper damaged and hanging

Pass 14 Dec 2012 39,478 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2012 39,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 35,750 miles

Oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 7 Dec 2010 28,328 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 28,328 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 28,134 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,698 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,750 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 22,750 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,259 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 20,259 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 16,704 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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MV53 EOW is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 MV53 EOW registered?

MV53 EOW is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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