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TJ03 YYY

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,675 mi
Last recorded88,675 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ03 YYY
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 88,675 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 80,264 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 80,264 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 73,603 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 66,640 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 62,327 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread also distorting/feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 56,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread also distorting/feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 44,235 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 44,235 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 39,594 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 39,593 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 28,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 28,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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TJ03 YYY is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TJ03 YYY registered?

TJ03 YYY is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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