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YX53 LVC

2004 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,635 mi
Last recorded93,635 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini Cooper61,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 LVC
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 93,635 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 93,633 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 81,046 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 75,333 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 75,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 75,166 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 74,936 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 74,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 71,987 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear wearing more than the offside (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust back box corroded

possible coolant leak as header tank was empty

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,573 miles

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn

o/s/r tyre has cracking within tread

Fail 27 Nov 2014 68,573 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn

o/s/r tyre has cracking within tread

Fail 22 Oct 2013 63,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 63,745 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 58,086 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,302 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 46,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,031 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,772 miles

Front wiper blades split

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,449 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,402 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 25,066 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 25,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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YX53 LVC is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX53 LVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YX53 LVC registered?

YX53 LVC is a 2004 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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