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SB52 VZP

2003 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,170 mi
Last recorded140,170 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 VZP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 140,170 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above steering rack on subframe (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front check strap broken

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 140,166 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to led bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured rubber split (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above steering rack on subframe (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front check strap broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 128,151 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 119,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front into flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and perished (4.1.E.1)

front windows tinted

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2017 119,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front into flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and perished (4.1.E.1)

front windows tinted

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2016 115,938 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 104,678 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 95,379 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 88,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 77,683 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 77,683 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,262 miles

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

Rear brake discs scored

Fail 21 Nov 2011 64,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Rear brake discs scored

Pass 20 Oct 2010 57,877 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 57,877 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,003 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Spare wheel missing.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,738 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,257 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,696 miles

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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SB52 VZP is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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SB52 VZP is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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