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AU53 WXY

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

95,895 mi
Last recorded95,895 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 WXY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 95,895 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 95,770 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 94,170 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of car (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded both sides of car

Pass 6 Jul 2023 93,911 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust is leaking at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front spark plug lead is slightly cut/worn & needs replacing as soon as possible.

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 93,082 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 93,082 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 92,311 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 90,700 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 89,918 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,029 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 89,029 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,138 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,112 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 85,532 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 83,810 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 82,466 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 82,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 78,680 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear suspension components rusting

Fail 27 Jun 2012 78,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear suspension components rusting

Pass 15 Sep 2011 77,138 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four discs corroded

front pads wearing thin

o/s rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 77,138 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four discs corroded

front pads wearing thin

o/s rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 73,864 miles

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

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

front pads wearing thin

Fail 5 Oct 2010 73,864 miles

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

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

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

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

front pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,096 miles

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

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

o/s/f window does not open

rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2009 66,055 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

o/s/f window does not open

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,951 miles

Both front wipers not clearing very well

Fail 4 Sep 2008 56,604 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front wipers not clearing very well

Pass 7 Sep 2007 45,135 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,715 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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AU53 WXY is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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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AU53 WXY is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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