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WK52 RZW

2003 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,928 mi
Last recorded110,928 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 RZW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 110,928 miles

Underside has heavy surface corosion (from lack of use?) to floorpan, subframe and suspension componants.

Pass 25 Jul 2019 110,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted.

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 110,276 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 110,271 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 107,390 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 107,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. ADJUSTED (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 100,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 100,728 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 93,425 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 93,425 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 98,285 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 81,794 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 81,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Airbag Light on

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 78,852 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 78,852 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 25 Feb 2011 75,306 miles

2 screws in near side front tyre

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

covers fitted to both outer sills at time of test

movement in both front lower suspension arms ,rear bushes

near side rear brake disc corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Feb 2011 75,306 miles

2 screws in near side front tyre

covers fitted to both outer sills at time of test

movement in both front lower suspension arms ,rear bushes

near side rear brake disc corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Jul 2010 68,956 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 68,897 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 53,080 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,732 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 29,077 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,852 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 20,303 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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WK52 RZW is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 69,312 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK52 RZW is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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