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VX53 ZKD

2003 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,361 mi
Last recorded73,361 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ZKD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 73,361 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 70,789 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 68,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 66,411 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 64,025 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 62,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2019 60,078 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 60,071 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 56,756 miles

n/s/r fuel cap rubber seal slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2018 52,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,438 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 48,436 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box corroded rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,990 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 46,990 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,856 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 45,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 44,766 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,644 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,652 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,566 miles

rear exhaust box baffles broken

Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,289 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 24,376 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 24,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,951 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 17,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 11,792 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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VX53 ZKD is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 69,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX53 ZKD is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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