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SJ53 FTZ

2003 Mini One D

Yellow Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,610 mi
Last recorded135,610 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 2003 Mini One D80,927 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 FTZ
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 135,610 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 135,610 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag on drivers seat deployed

Pass 27 Sep 2006 119,553 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 119,553 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mini One D?

Based on 16,090 MOT tests across 1,719 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Registration plate lamp not working 58
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SJ53 FTZ is a 2003 Mini One D in Yellow with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Mini One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 80,927 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 One D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ53 FTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 23 years old, this Mini One D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SJ53 FTZ registered?

SJ53 FTZ is a 2003 Mini One D, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is SJ53 FTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ53 FTZ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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