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YL03 FMU

2003 Mini Cooper

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

83,502 mi
Last recorded83,502 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 FMU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 83,502 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2024 83,502 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 80,759 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 80,469 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 80,465 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 79,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle has engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 14 Jan 2020 79,447 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 79,447 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 78,493 miles

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

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

both front headlamp washers not working

both front inner brake disc faces slightly corroded

coolant reservoir cap insecure

offside front outer wheel bead rim slightly damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2019 78,493 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

both front headlamp washers not working

both front inner brake disc faces slightly corroded

coolant reservoir cap insecure

offside front outer wheel bead rim slightly damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2017 76,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat/nav holder ()

Offside Front wiper worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 76,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat/nav holder ()

Offside Front wiper worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 74,347 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,985 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,764 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,159 miles

Font tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 56,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Font tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 53,289 miles

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

front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,947 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 44,565 miles

slight corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,588 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,463 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 37,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,659 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,953 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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YL03 FMU is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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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YL03 FMU is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 July 2003.

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