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HN53 VSU

2003 Mini Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,788 mi
Last recorded27,788 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S53,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 VSU
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,788 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,691 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage both rear tyres, outer sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

noise steering column on operation.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,868 miles

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

both front tyres worn down to wear bars.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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HN53 VSU is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN53 VSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HN53 VSU registered?

HN53 VSU is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is HN53 VSU safe to buy?

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