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GF63 DOU

2013 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,079 mi
Last recorded132,079 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF63 DOU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 132,079 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 132,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper arm siezed (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front pad wear wire broken

parking brake lever high

Pass 11 Dec 2024 125,719 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 114,471 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 114,471 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 100,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 89,033 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2021 87,980 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2020 67,218 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2019 56,018 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2019 55,996 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 42,400 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 36,406 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2017 36,402 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 31,442 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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GF63 DOU is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 60,954 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 Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF63 DOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF63 DOU registered?

GF63 DOU is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 16 November 2013.

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