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YS13 FTO

2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,937 mi
Last recorded72,937 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto30,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 FTO
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 72,937 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2025 72,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 67,061 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 67,061 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 61,198 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 54,703 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 54,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2021 48,065 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 48,065 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 41,208 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 34,781 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 28,661 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 22,643 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 16,266 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 13,789 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 13,789 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works Auto?

Based on 1,555 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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YS13 FTO is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 30,918 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini John Cooper Works Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS13 FTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini John Cooper Works Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YS13 FTO registered?

YS13 FTO is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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