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DV53 BXO

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,748 mi
Last recorded55,748 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mini
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 BXO
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 55,748 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 41,899 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 41,846 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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DV53 BXO is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV53 BXO, 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 DV53 BXO registered?

DV53 BXO is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 October 2003.

Is DV53 BXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 BXO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV53 BXO have outstanding finance?

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