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YH53 UZG

2003 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,908 mi
Last recorded101,908 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 UZG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 101,908 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 97,578 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 91,055 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm tread remaining and perishing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Pass 11 May 2018 84,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 82,156 miles

Front Offside and nearside tyres cracking within the tread

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 81,099 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Dec 2015 81,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Nov 2014 79,201 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

rear tyre,s wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,837 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 74,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 69,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 69,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 64,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Nov 2011 64,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,918 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 54,854 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,253 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 40,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,595 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 34,734 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 34,734 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 22,113 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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YH53 UZG is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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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YH53 UZG is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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