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YF13 LJN

2013 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,285 mi
Last recorded102,285 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 LJN
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2026 102,285 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 95,540 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 95,503 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.76-1m should not exceed 0.55-1m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 90,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 84,199 miles

Front undertrays fitted cant fully inspect suspension

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 81,306 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2022 81,306 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2022 81,278 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak DPF to turbo area (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 75,730 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant low

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Snapped brake pad sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))

TPMS light illuminated

Fail 1 Dec 2021 75,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant low

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Snapped brake pad sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 4 Dec 2020 65,169 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 56,568 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 8 Feb 2019 52,969 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 44,747 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 37,683 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,606 miles

Nearside Front Wiper smear but still provides a view

Fail 15 Jun 2016 33,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wiper smear but still provides a view

Offside Rear Has several cuts in tread area

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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YF13 LJN is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 60,954 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 Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF13 LJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF13 LJN registered?

YF13 LJN is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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