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MW52 CBV

2003 Mini Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,120 mi
Last recorded45,120 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S53,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 CBV
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,120 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

cut in o/s/r tyre wall

exhaust tail pipe corroded o/s

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 13 Jan 2009 69,331 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 69,331 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 61,941 miles

OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON !

Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,691 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

breather pipe on rocker cover split

front brake pads appear low and discs lipped and worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner

power steering pipes damp

service brake efficiency low (see old advise)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 53,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

breather pipe on rocker cover split

front brake pads appear low and discs worn and lipped

o/s/r tyre worn on inner

power steering pipes damp

Pass 4 May 2006 42,750 miles

front brake pads nearly 3/4 worn

offside and nearside rear damper top mountings getting soft.

there is a air leak on a pipe that could effect the emissions.

Fail 4 May 2006 42,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads nearly 3/4 worn

offside and nearside rear damper top mountings getting slightly soft.

there is a air leak on a pipe that could effect the emissions.

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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MW52 CBV is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,776 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 Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW52 CBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MW52 CBV is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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