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DGZ 303

2010 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,130 mi
Last recorded94,130 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper S51,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 303
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 94,130 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 May 2026 94,130 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 90,567 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 90,566 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 86,598 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 81,821 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 78,922 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 76,957 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 76,957 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 74,142 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 71,485 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 64,599 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 64,593 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear bushers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 52,260 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,355 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,792 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,773 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,751 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

rear bake discs corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2013 35,751 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

rear bake discs corroded

slight oil leak

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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DGZ 303 is a 2010 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 51,414 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 16 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DGZ 303 registered?

DGZ 303 is a 2010 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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