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LR53 ABX

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,924 mi
Last recorded48,924 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 ABX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 48,924 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 48,924 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 45,226 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 45,210 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 41,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 40,299 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 39,212 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 37,931 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,696 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,251 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 35,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 33,348 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,117 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 31,117 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 29,689 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 29,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 27,696 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 27,696 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

osr tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 2 Sep 2011 24,704 miles

clutch heavy

rear brake discs worn

Fail 2 Sep 2011 24,704 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

clutch heavy

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,806 miles

nsf tyre getting low

nsr osr discs worn & pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,748 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 20,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,819 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2007 13,068 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 10,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,230 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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LR53 ABX is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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LR53 ABX is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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