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FE03 YKS

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,081 mi
Last recorded65,081 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 YKS
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,081 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 65,081 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 57,544 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,710 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 42,536 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,121 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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FE03 YKS is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FE03 YKS, 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 FE03 YKS registered?

FE03 YKS is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FE03 YKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 YKS shows 6 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.

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