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FL03 HFN

2003 Mini Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

93,984 mi
Last recorded93,984 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S53,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 HFN
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 93,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 92,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 91,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2023 87,722 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 84,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 79,363 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 79,363 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid mt (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 78,626 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 17 Oct 2018 74,694 miles

both sides front brake pipes at flexis corroded

fuel cap sealing ring poor

fuel tank straps starting to corrode

o/s rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2017 72,179 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 71,022 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 70,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

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

all wipers split

Pass 24 Sep 2015 68,455 miles

o/s rear exhaust silencer cover deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2015 68,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

both front and rear brake discs worn and pads low strong advise

both front tyres very low tread worn on edges strong advise

both rear tyres low tread worn edges

o/s rear exhaust silencer cover deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,489 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 62,823 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,823 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,508 miles

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

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

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

back box exaust corroded

front disc lipped

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2011 54,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

back box exaust corroded

front disc lipped

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,666 miles

back box exaust corroded

front disc and pads wearing thin

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear number plate fading

Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,904 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,032 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,677 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 38,677 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,872 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,854 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 34,238 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 27 Feb 2006 34,238 miles

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)

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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FL03 HFN is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL03 HFN, 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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FL03 HFN is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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