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ULZ 4242

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Blue Other 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,825 mi
Last recorded126,825 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULZ 4242
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 126,825 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 117,378 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 117,249 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 116,880 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 116,868 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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ULZ 4242 is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ULZ 4242, 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 ULZ 4242?

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What year was ULZ 4242 registered?

ULZ 4242 is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is ULZ 4242 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULZ 4242 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ULZ 4242 have outstanding finance?

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