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CL03 JEL

2013 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,793 mi
Last recorded96,793 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL03 JEL
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 96,793 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 88,526 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 81,034 miles

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

all tyre depths getting low

engine covers & undertrays fitted

service light on

Pass 16 Aug 2022 74,584 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2022 74,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,085 miles

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

run flat fitted to n/s rear , non run flat fitted to o/s rear

Pass 8 Sep 2020 65,967 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 62,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Fail 11 Oct 2019 62,893 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 55,302 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 45,638 miles

engine running clean, no emissions detected

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,454 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 40,454 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 30,109 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 30,109 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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CL03 JEL is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 60,954 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 Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CL03 JEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CL03 JEL registered?

CL03 JEL is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is CL03 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL03 JEL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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