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LF53 YYR

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

127,327 mi
Last recorded127,327 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 YYR
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 127,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 122,986 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 122,694 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 107,278 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 97,418 miles

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))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 97,418 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (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))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 91,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 91,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 84,843 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 84,843 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 78,846 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 78,089 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 69,049 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 65,769 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 65,769 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 64,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,890 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2011 60,885 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,636 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,502 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 46,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 38,628 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 37,899 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 37,891 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,041 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 34,038 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 28,659 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 28,659 miles

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

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 YYR is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YYR is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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