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YF53 UHB

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,452 mi
Last recorded42,452 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 UHB
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,452 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 42,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,157 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 27,527 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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YF53 UHB is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF53 UHB, 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

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What year was YF53 UHB registered?

YF53 UHB is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is YF53 UHB safe to buy?

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