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LB52 XSV

2003 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,498 mi
Last recorded126,498 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 XSV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake not achieving a strong effort and has inner brake pad rattle.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tracking advised

Fail 1 Oct 2020 126,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake not achieving a strong effort and has inner brake pad rattle.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tracking advised

Pass 7 Oct 2019 120,219 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 113,534 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 113,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45RF17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 107,057 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 103,706 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 101,911 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,940 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 91,778 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 91,778 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,716 miles

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

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

both front wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,015 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 70,015 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,859 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front wheel rim slightly bent on inner edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2009 48,390 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,175 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,241 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,461 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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LB52 XSV is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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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LB52 XSV is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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