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FY53 ZDM

2003 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,982 mi
Last recorded109,982 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 ZDM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 109,982 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 106,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounts x2 broken rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 106,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner both sides appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low to edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounts x2 broken rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 98,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

fuel cap seal badly perished

Fail 3 Sep 2019 97,965 miles

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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

fuel cap seal badly perished

Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,090 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

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

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2018 84,092 miles

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

Front wiper blades deteriorating

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2017 76,743 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 75,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear small cuts to tyre tread

Pass 23 Nov 2015 68,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2015 68,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2014 64,706 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,492 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 55,452 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 55,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 49,586 miles

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split

Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,886 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,246 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 36,251 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,843 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,309 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 17,940 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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FY53 ZDM is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 69,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY53 ZDM is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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