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GP52 KSJ

2003 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,791 mi
Last recorded148,791 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 KSJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 148,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 148,788 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 144,748 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 143,527 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in between treads

Fail 1 Jul 2020 143,526 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in between treads

Pass 19 Jul 2019 139,488 miles

Exhaust rear silencer adrift from poor conditioned rear mounting and heat sheild loose from floor fixings,advise attention.

Nearside front tyre tread damaged slightly.

Slight play in steering rack offside inner joint.

Wnter tyres fitted to both sides front.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 134,027 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 131,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 120,272 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 120,272 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 110,115 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 2 Feb 2015 110,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Feb 2014 103,514 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 96,028 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 89,662 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,671 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 82,329 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 82,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2008 75,491 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 64,477 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 53,728 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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GP52 KSJ is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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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What year was GP52 KSJ registered?

GP52 KSJ is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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