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VN52 YCD

2003 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,212 mi
Last recorded49,212 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S53,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 YCD
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,212 miles

Cam cover breather pipe split.

Front wiper blades split.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear tyres perishing.

Rear washer jet in-op.

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 4 Jan 2008 38,331 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 29,877 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 29,732 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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VN52 YCD is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,776 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN52 YCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN52 YCD registered?

VN52 YCD is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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