MOT Status
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157,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
head lamp cleaning devise is not working
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
head lamp cleaning devise is not working
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
stone chips in screen
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
headlights slightly different colours
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake pad wear warning wire insecure
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
headlights slightly different colours
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
rear exhaust outer casing starting to corrode
rear muffler strap corroded
How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?
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LK53 UBA is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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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LK53 UBA is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 September 2003.
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