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RE53 OVN

2003 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,831 mi
Last recorded89,831 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 OVN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 89,831 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Indicator light output slightly reduced

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2019 89,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Indicator light output slightly reduced

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,893 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

slight corrosion rear exhaust

Pass 15 Mar 2017 70,340 miles

front grill is damaged

n/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2017 70,314 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

front grill is damaged

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2015 66,842 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 60,942 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 52,076 miles

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

nearside no plate light incomplete

Fail 30 Dec 2013 52,076 miles

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

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

nearside no plate light incomplete

Pass 27 Dec 2012 47,546 miles

nearside no plate lamp incomplete

front bumper loose

Fail 27 Dec 2012 47,546 miles

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

front bumper loose

nearside no plate lamp incomplete

Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,914 miles

cuts in both nearside tyres

front bumper loose

offside wiper splitting

Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,379 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 41,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,405 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 38,405 miles

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

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

tyre pressure monitor light flashing

Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,714 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,288 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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RE53 OVN is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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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RE53 OVN is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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