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DU03 UFE

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,707 mi
Last recorded121,707 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 UFE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 121,707 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 117,113 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 110,017 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 110,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 107,273 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 105,288 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 103,826 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 100,063 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 99,528 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 96,525 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 96,525 miles

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 Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 94,448 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 94,446 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle pipes on rack insecure (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged oat steering rack (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 10 Oct 2015 92,029 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 9 Oct 2015 92,029 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 29 Oct 2014 90,537 miles

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

osr tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,666 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2012 79,027 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,743 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2011 74,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 69,621 miles

Both front seats not sliding forwards when tilted forwards.

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 63,123 miles

Mini cooper s fitted as standard with run flat tyres on this size (2054517) - vehicle presented on standard type radial tyres.

Fail 14 Jul 2009 63,095 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Mini cooper s fitted as standard with run flat tyres on this size (2054517) - vehicle presented on standard type radial tyres.

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 55,118 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 42,022 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 35,781 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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DU03 UFE is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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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DU03 UFE is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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