MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
Offside Rear SHOCK WEAK OPERATION
Oil leak ENGINE ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage AT RACK (2.3.3b)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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
Oil leak
offside rear tyre out of shape
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?
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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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