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DC03 BKX

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,179 mi
Last recorded100,179 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 BKX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 100,179 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,556 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,196 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 88,195 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,640 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 81,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,088 miles

Exhaust blowing at back

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 78,086 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust blowing at back

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,837 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 71,836 miles

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

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

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 59,101 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 59,101 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 48,135 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 37,312 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,484 miles

advise front tyres wearing on edges

advise rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,536 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 25,535 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 19,634 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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DC03 BKX is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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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DC03 BKX is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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