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MV53 RJY

2003 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,282 mi
Last recorded172,282 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 RJY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 172,282 miles

Clutch pedal has a smooth metal surface with no anti-slip provision/pedal rubber fitted at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Much residue on underside - advise full clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 172,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Clutch pedal has a smooth metal surface with no anti-slip provision/pedal rubber fitted at time of test

Engine oil very close to minimum level when pre-checked for mot purposes

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Much residue on underside - advise full clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 160,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency 18% only just met minimum requirement

Fail 4 Jul 2018 160,170 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency 18% only just met minimum requirement

Pass 26 Jun 2017 140,725 miles

Slight oil leaks

Pass 30 Jun 2016 130,259 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine oil cap found off, refitted prior to test ' oil over engine, oil level low

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Fail 30 Jun 2016 130,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak ()

Engine oil cap found off, refitted prior to test ' oil over engine, oil level low

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Pass 7 Jul 2015 117,123 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 117,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 107,230 miles

offside rear inner edge of tyre small wear showing

Fail 7 Feb 2014 107,230 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear inner edge of tyre small wear showing

Pass 27 Apr 2013 101,354 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 101,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 11 Nov 2011 100,733 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 100,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 95,972 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

marks on front screen

pad warning lamp on

Fail 18 Aug 2010 95,972 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

marks on front screen

pad warning lamp on

Pass 14 Nov 2008 79,850 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 73,780 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 57,487 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 57,487 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 RJY is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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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MV53 RJY is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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