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GU53 VVW

2003 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,621 mi
Last recorded173,621 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 VVW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 173,621 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 173,620 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both b/joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front shocker top bearings noise on lock to lock test

Pass 9 Nov 2019 171,332 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 161,270 miles

Offside Front Position lamp insecure lens broken (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 161,270 miles

Offside Front Position lamp insecure lens broken (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 145,990 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 145,990 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 137,584 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2015 129,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 129,732 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 124,717 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 124,717 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

one fuel tank strap broken

Pass 30 Aug 2013 110,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak

rear nuber plate faded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 92,762 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 92,755 miles

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL

Pass 31 Aug 2011 79,148 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,576 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,624 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 40,339 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 20,895 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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GU53 VVW is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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GU53 VVW is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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