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CF03 HWB

2003 Mini Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,615 mi
Last recorded113,615 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S53,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 HWB
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 113,615 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 112,274 miles

Front Upper top engine mount rubber bush split

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish on inside

Offside Rear rear o/s exhaust box badly corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2017 112,274 miles

Central Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour front position lamps show blue light to front (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f cv gaiter insecure (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Upper top engine mount rubber bush split

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish on inside

Offside Rear rear o/s exhaust box badly corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2016 110,939 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 110,907 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 100,659 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

Fail 20 Feb 2015 100,659 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 Feb 2014 89,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper does not clear the screen effectively

warning lamp indicates a brake pad wear fault

Fail 19 Feb 2014 89,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear wiper does not clear the screen effectively

warning lamp indicates a brake pad wear fault

Fail 8 Feb 2013 81,029 miles

Airbag light on

Brake warning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight bind offside rear brake

Various dents/marks to bodywork

Pass 8 Feb 2013 81,029 miles

Airbag light on

Brake warning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Slight bind offside rear brake

Various dents/marks to bodywork

Pass 22 Nov 2011 70,519 miles

Airbag light on

Battery flat

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 70,519 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil in engine low battery flat when started

Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,468 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 65,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 57,534 miles

Air bag light on.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 57,534 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

air bag light on slight play in o/s lower ball joint rear brake pad sensor broken o/s/f wheel arch cover lose

Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,610 miles

slight surface rust on n/s &o/s rear brake discs

Pass 21 Jun 2007 35,967 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,744 miles

outer sills covered with plastic trim

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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CF03 HWB is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,776 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CF03 HWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CF03 HWB is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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