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AK53 VPR

2003 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

108,344 mi
Last recorded108,344 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VPR
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 108,344 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner tread/sidewall edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 108,126 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 108,126 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 106,681 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 105,092 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin to centre of tread

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

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

head lights deteriated

Fail 16 Jan 2023 105,092 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin to centre of tread

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

head lights deteriated

Pass 9 Feb 2022 104,585 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 104,562 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 95,128 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 95,128 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 87,418 miles

Offside Park brake low effort

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 87,418 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Park brake low effort

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 83,110 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 80,180 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 80,180 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 77,554 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake bindng slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 77,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake bindng slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 72,032 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 72,032 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,027 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 64,547 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,341 miles

oversills fitted

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2012 54,939 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

oversills fitted

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,365 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,017 miles

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

front tyres cutting out on inner edges

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Nov 2010 45,014 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres cutting out on inner edges

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,072 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,620 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 35,620 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,523 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 15,513 miles

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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AK53 VPR is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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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AK53 VPR is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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