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LT53 WVX

2003 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

166,403 mi
Last recorded166,403 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 WVX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 166,403 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2021 164,687 miles

Fuek tank strap has a temp repair

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2020 162,745 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 156,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 150,688 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 146,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 145,291 miles

slight play in both front lower balljoints

Pass 14 Mar 2015 139,982 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 136,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 136,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 130,200 miles

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

power steering/starter fan seized up .

rear exhaust box outer casings excessively corroded but secure.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 130,200 miles

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

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

1 litre of engine oil .needed

power steering/starter fan seized up .

rear exhaust box outer casings excessively corroded but secure.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 118,437 miles

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted.

exhaust tail box outer casing , excessively corroded . but secure

Fail 7 Jun 2012 118,437 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted.

exhaust tail box outer casing , excessively corroded . but secure

Pass 2 Jul 2011 108,872 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 108,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all discs pitted

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2009 105,579 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 105,265 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 92,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 92,706 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 87,387 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 76,545 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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LT53 WVX is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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LT53 WVX is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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