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RA53 VUH

2003 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,200 mi
Last recorded108,200 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 VUH
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2022 108,200 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 93,539 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 93,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 86,301 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 86,301 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 77,858 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 62,609 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe rusty

rear brake pads low

wishbone bushes worn

Fail 24 Jun 2017 61,868 miles

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

n/s front to rear brake pipe rusty

rear brake pads low

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 9 Jul 2016 48,896 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 48,896 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,616 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 46,429 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 46,423 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,639 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear brake hose has temporary clip fitted

rear silencer heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2011 42,706 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Outer shell of rear silencer heavily corroded but passes test.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,215 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 21,593 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2006 21,593 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RA53 VUH is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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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RA53 VUH is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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