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MF53 DHZ

2003 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,502 mi
Last recorded80,502 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 DHZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,502 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 80,502 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,393 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 77,393 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 67,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 63,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 63,270 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 53,542 miles

all steel brake pipes corrroding

rear silencer deteriorationg

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 52,697 miles

rear silencer

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,715 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,802 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 29 Jan 2010 47,097 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit on inside edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,097 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit on inside edge

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Feb 2009 44,569 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 44,569 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,343 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,748 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,344 miles

n/s + o/s front wishbone bushes worn.

rear tyres tread splitting, keep check

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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MF53 DHZ is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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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What year was MF53 DHZ registered?

MF53 DHZ is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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