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XLZ 1857

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,944 mi
Last recorded83,944 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 1857
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2026 83,944 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 80,860 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 78,092 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 75,618 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 73,226 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 69,576 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 67,242 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 64,864 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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XLZ 1857 is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,206 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XLZ 1857, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XLZ 1857?

You can check the full history of XLZ 1857 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XLZ 1857 registered?

XLZ 1857 is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is XLZ 1857 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLZ 1857 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XLZ 1857 have outstanding finance?

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