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AV52 UML

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,811 mi
Last recorded121,811 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 UML
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 121,811 miles

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

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

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

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

reversing light not working

Pass 24 Jul 2024 121,016 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 12 May 2023 120,530 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 9 May 2023 120,517 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 3 Mar 2021 120,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 118,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 115,407 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 107,012 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 105,108 miles

both rear tyres starting to fether on inside edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 102,157 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 99,252 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 99,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f flexible brake hose insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2013 95,892 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 93,485 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 93,485 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 89,502 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 89,499 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 82,395 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 82,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,985 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,600 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,612 miles

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

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,906 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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AV52 UML is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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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AV52 UML is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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