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YG03 PYD

2003 Mini Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,852 mi
Last recorded115,852 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S53,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 PYD
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 115,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 110,595 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 97,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

emmissions just scraped through

Fail 27 Sep 2016 97,727 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 91,597 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 91,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 85,929 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,852 miles

advise 2x front drop links have slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2012 75,150 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,789 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,634 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 57,634 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine noise at alternator area may be tensioner pulley ?

Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,434 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 51,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 45,579 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,059 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 25,415 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 19,520 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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YG03 PYD is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG03 PYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YG03 PYD is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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