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SG53 YBO

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,143 mi
Last recorded50,143 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 YBO
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 50,143 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 50,143 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside rear tyre, cut on sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,747 miles

brake warning on dash illuminated

offside driving lamp inoperative

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2007 32,041 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 32,039 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,975 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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SG53 YBO is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG53 YBO, 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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What year was SG53 YBO registered?

SG53 YBO is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SG53 YBO safe to buy?

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