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YV03 XRZ

2003 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,387 mi
Last recorded93,387 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 XRZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 93,387 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 91,433 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 91,433 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 89,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 89,781 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 89,141 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 87,112 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 85,791 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,318 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 83,103 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 83,103 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 78,057 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,889 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 74,889 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 73,021 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 73,021 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,303 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 70,247 miles

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

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

additional spot lights corroded and n/s not working. aiming high

Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,782 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,325 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 60,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 54,685 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 54,685 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2008 49,073 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 49,073 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 39,308 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,892 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 37,892 miles

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

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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YV03 XRZ is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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YV03 XRZ is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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