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WR53 YBU

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,657 mi
Last recorded112,657 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 YBU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 112,657 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 107,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 107,582 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 103,609 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank strap starting to corrode

General corrosion on and around nearside and offside rear suspension

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 103,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shields starting to become insecure

Front Oil leak ()

General corrosion starting on and around rear suspension and mounting areas nearside and offside rear

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

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

Rear Fuel tank strap starting to corrode

Pass 19 May 2017 99,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Nearside Rear TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGE CLOSE TO PLY/CORD

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2017 99,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working Tyre warning lamp on (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake warning wire (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Outer slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Nearside Rear TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGE CLOSE TO PLY/CORD

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2017 99,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Brake control Arm Bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Brake control Arm Bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Smooth on inner edge, no cords showing at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Engine/Gearbox Area ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 95,221 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 95,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 92,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear lihgt on

Fail 8 Apr 2015 92,478 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad wear lihgt on

Pass 28 Jan 2014 85,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

adv osr exhust box corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,537 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 70,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,489 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,397 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,374 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,299 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,367 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 25,367 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 10,440 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 10,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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WR53 YBU is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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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WR53 YBU is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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