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AV53 RHZ

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

82,823 mi
Last recorded82,823 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 RHZ
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 82,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 69,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 69,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 62,403 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 62,376 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 54,845 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 48,800 miles

Both Front Metal Brake Pipes Corroded

Centre / Rear Brakes Corroded

Engine Oil Leak

Slight Play from Both Front Suspension Arm Rear Bush's

Slight Play from OSF Bottom Ball Joint

Pass 24 Feb 2018 44,560 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 43,184 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 43,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 36,438 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 36,405 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 32,964 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 32,964 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 29,050 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 26,470 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 26,469 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 17 Oct 2012 24,619 miles

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear low.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriated-still clearing screen sufficiently.

rear exhaust box rubber mounts deteriated-exhaust still sufficiently supported.

rear exhaust deteriated-not leaking.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 22,560 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 1 Oct 2010 20,962 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting split

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2009 18,564 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting split

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

wipers split and smeary

Pass 17 Oct 2008 15,251 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 14,236 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 14,196 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 11,926 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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AV53 RHZ is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AV53 RHZ, 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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AV53 RHZ is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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