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HY53 LWA

2003 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,647 mi
Last recorded118,647 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 LWA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 118,647 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 118,646 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 117,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

air bag light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 116,949 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 116,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 116,433 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 2 Aug 2016 114,767 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2016 114,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 113,270 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2015 113,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust box rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2014 107,189 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 107,189 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 100,382 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2013 100,382 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust rusty

front brake pads getting low

Fail 19 Sep 2012 96,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 96,610 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 90,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 90,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 80,944 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 68,618 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 62,052 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 55,028 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 46,998 miles

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

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

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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HY53 LWA is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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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HY53 LWA is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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