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LC53 YAG

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,171 mi
Last recorded127,171 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YAG
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 127,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 114,908 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 102,759 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Park brake lever limited reserve travel

Fail 4 Jan 2024 102,759 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Park brake lever limited reserve travel

Pass 6 Jan 2023 99,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 99,190 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 99,190 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked pipe (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 99,185 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 99,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 98,063 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 98,063 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Bad engine oil leak

Rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 94,615 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 94,615 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 94,588 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 81,345 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 68,996 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 68,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 60,987 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,086 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,528 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 44,300 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,300 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,342 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,296 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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LC53 YAG is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 74,227 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC53 YAG is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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