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LF53 FET

2003 Mini Cooper S

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,147 mi
Last recorded118,147 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 FET
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 118,147 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 115,446 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 115,445 miles

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged LEVEL SENSOR (7.12 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 111,727 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 111,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 105,947 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 105,947 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 99,840 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 99,840 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 97,186 miles

Offside Rear SHOCK WEAK OPERATION

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage AT RACK (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 97,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported HOSE (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear SHOCK WEAK OPERATION

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage AT RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 94,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 91,350 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 87,260 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 86,929 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 86,929 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 81,198 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 21 Jun 2013 81,197 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,334 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,775 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,562 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 39,562 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2007 31,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2006 23,492 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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LF53 FET is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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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LF53 FET is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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