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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front heat shied loose
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension inc sub frames corroded and painted black (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all rear seats/belts and all carpets removed
no reverse lights
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre heat shield loose
front and rear sub frames covered in black paint
no reverse lights
rear seats and belt missing time of test
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative devise arm missing (4.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear rear sub frame and suspension /springs and arms covered in black paint
air filter loose and pipe split
centre heat shield loose
coolant fan not working
front sub frame and suspension and arms covered in black paint
no reverse lights
rear seats and belt missing time of test
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Main/dipped beam switch slightly defective
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Reversing lamp inopperative
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Power steering pipes corroded
Front Coolant fan inoperative
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3 mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Reversing lamp inoperative
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coolant fan inoperative
Front Power steering pipes corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3 mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid added (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Reversing lamp inoperative
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test the mini windscreen is not large enough to support the items attached to it (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
battery went flat on test
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test the mini windscreen is not large enough to support the items attached to it (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
battery went flat on test
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All - Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre inflated before Mot test could be carried out
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nearside rear silencer corroded and blowing
offside front brake disc corroded and pitted
power steering pipes corroded and starting to leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (under passengers seat) (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre inflated before Mot test could be carried out
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nearside rear silencer corroded and blowing
offside front brake disc corroded and pitted
power steering pipes corroded and starting to leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
front to rear metal brake pipe corroded
offside front brake disc in very poor condition corroded
rear brakes binding
rear silencer corroded and blowing
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
front to rear metal brake pipe corroded
offside front brake disc in very poor condition corroded
rear brakes binding
rear silencer corroded and blowing
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
power steering pipes corroded
power steering pipes corroded
rear silencer corroded
rear silencer corroded and blowing
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
power steering pipes corroded
rear silencer corroded and blowing
all brake flexable hoses metal ferrules corroded
front brake discs worn and lipped
offside rear brake binding
offside rear brake disc corroded and pitted
slight corrosion offside front metal brake pipe
offside front wheel bearing becoming noisy
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all brake flexable hoses,metal ferrules corroded
front brake discs worn and lipped
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all brake flexable hoses,metal ferrules corroded
front brake discs worn and lipped
offside front wheel bearing becoming noisy
offside rear brake disc corroded and pitted
nearside front metal brake pipe corroded
rear seats replaced to check seat belts
Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nearside front metal brake pipe corroded
rear seats replaced to check seat belts
front tyres worn on the inside edge
nearside front metal brake pipe corroded
offside rear brake binding slightly
rear brake discs corroded and lightly pitted
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres are worn on egdes
n/s rear tyre worn
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?
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VO53 TEY is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 2003 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 74,227 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VO53 TEY is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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