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TEZ 5138

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,885 mi
Last recorded177,885 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEZ 5138
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 177,885 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 172,879 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 169,121 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 169,080 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 148,850 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 126,389 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 93,354 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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TEZ 5138 is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TEZ 5138, 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

How do I check the history of TEZ 5138?

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What year was TEZ 5138 registered?

TEZ 5138 is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is TEZ 5138 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEZ 5138 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TEZ 5138 have outstanding finance?

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