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WJ53 LYU

2003 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

78,603 mi
Last recorded78,603 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 LYU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 78,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust rear box corroded, outer skin peeling

Fail 21 Nov 2025 78,603 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded, outer skin peeling

Pass 12 Nov 2024 73,877 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside windscreen washer jet inoperative

Fail 12 Nov 2024 73,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside windscreen washer jet inoperative

Pass 15 Nov 2023 65,313 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 65,243 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 64,991 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 64,991 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 64,976 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 64,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 64,416 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 63,056 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker and tax disc holder

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 63,056 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker and tax disc holder

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,808 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 59,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,345 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Rear Brake pads worn

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 56,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Rear Brake pads worn

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 52,497 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 52,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,018 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 48,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,987 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,243 miles

Both wiper rubbers deteriating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 36,558 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,558 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

petrol cap seal deteriating

Fail 26 Aug 2009 27,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,390 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,294 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 17,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,394 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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WJ53 LYU is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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WJ53 LYU is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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