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BF53 VHJ

2003 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,209 mi
Last recorded112,209 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 VHJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 112,209 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 111,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy

power steering pump and lines have been moved converting it to manual operation

rear seats and seat belts removed at time of test

Pass 22 May 2020 104,693 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 104,689 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box has leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 101,076 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat belt buckle does not release the seat belt under tension / pressure.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp lens missing.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped less than a 40 mm circle outside zone 'A'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 101,072 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded middle section under vehicle both pipes corroded at each plastic clip pipe holder. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger seat belt buckle does not release the seat belt under tension / pressure.

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped less than a 40 mm circle outside zone 'A'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 96,946 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 96,918 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,685 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 90,659 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2014 80,219 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust shield corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 80,219 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust shield corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,448 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,953 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 70,942 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 60,432 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2010 54,507 miles

corrosion o.s.r brake pipes

corrosion o.s.r exhaust silencer

o.s.f head light beam poor but not afecting image

Fail 17 Jul 2010 54,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion o.s.r brake pipes

corrosion o.s.r exhaust silencer

o.s.f head light beam poor but not afecting image

Pass 16 Jul 2009 51,392 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 47,608 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,577 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 43,577 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,899 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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BF53 VHJ is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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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BF53 VHJ is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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