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AF03 MCS

2003 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,372 mi
Last recorded135,372 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MCS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 135,372 miles

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

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 123,293 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 120,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion offside front strut

corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 2 Jul 2022 116,621 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 113,689 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

customer showed me no wires going to centre brake light

Fail 29 Jun 2021 113,689 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2016 97,077 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear reg plate lamps slightly dim

rear silencer corroded

wrong vin on records

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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AF03 MCS is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 74,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF03 MCS is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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