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GL52 NVS

2003 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

111,420 mi
Last recorded111,420 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 NVS
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 111,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

steering column has side to side movement

Fail 22 Nov 2022 111,405 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

steering column has side to side movement

Pass 7 Dec 2021 105,413 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,240 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 99,240 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective fog lamp (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective side (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 94,521 miles

Engine Oil Low

Rear Exhaust Rusty

Pass 30 May 2018 92,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2018 92,001 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure glass broken (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 87,187 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 87,184 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Nail Exposed On Wheel Arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45 R17 Run Flat (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 84,755 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 84,755 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,837 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 80,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 44,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 44,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,688 miles

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

front discs lip

n/s/f tyre cuts

Fail 28 Nov 2012 68,688 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

front discs lip

n/s/f tyre cuts

Pass 30 Nov 2011 63,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 63,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 59,290 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 55,937 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,484 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 48,471 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 48,471 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 47,246 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 34,405 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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GL52 NVS is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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GL52 NVS is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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