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RE53 HFZ

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,482 mi
Last recorded96,482 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 HFZ
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 96,482 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,548 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 30,548 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,060 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre pearishing

Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,922 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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RE53 HFZ is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,206 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE53 HFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE53 HFZ registered?

RE53 HFZ is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is RE53 HFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 HFZ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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