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YA53 FVG

2003 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,726 mi
Last recorded125,726 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 FVG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 125,726 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Possible coolant leak front radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension noise clicking when turning

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Not centrally mounted (moved across) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 121,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 121,992 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 118,451 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 118,451 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 113,708 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL IN POOR CONDITION

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 109,611 miles

Fuel cap seal poor condition

Nearside Front Inner cv boot inscure

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 109,570 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal poor condition

Nearside Front Inner cv boot inscure

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 105,144 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 103,981 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

exhaust broken up inside

rear exhaust rubber mounts broken

Fail 27 Apr 2018 103,981 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

exhaust broken up inside

rear exhaust rubber mounts broken

Pass 8 May 2017 10,053 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 3 May 2016 96,089 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 91,494 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

PAS fluid Leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 86,307 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

PAS fluid Leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,341 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,647 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 72,008 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 71,783 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear exhaust box in very poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2009 63,976 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2008 53,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,153 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 33,812 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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YA53 FVG is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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YA53 FVG is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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