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RE53 HPZ

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

120,035 mi
Last recorded120,035 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 HPZ
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 120,035 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 120,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 116,995 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 112,612 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 112,585 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 107,332 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 104,528 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 103,407 miles

fuel tank cap sealing ring deteriorated/cracked, recommend replace

Pass 13 Feb 2020 103,271 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 103,270 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 101,040 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ball end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 101,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ball end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 95,448 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

fuel tank cap sealing ring deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2017 90,309 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 90,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 88,916 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 88,916 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 85,413 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 84,061 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 84,061 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 78,114 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 69,859 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,736 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 52,368 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 43,960 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 43,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,650 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,483 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,690 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,999 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2006 20,999 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak

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 HPZ is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE53 HPZ, 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.

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RE53 HPZ is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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