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YA52 HTG

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,085 mi
Last recorded41,085 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 HTG
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,085 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 36,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,434 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 33,397 miles

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 May 2006 30,271 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 30,168 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2006 30,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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YA52 HTG is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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 YA52 HTG, 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.

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What year was YA52 HTG registered?

YA52 HTG is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is YA52 HTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA52 HTG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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