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GY53 JWD

2003 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,790 mi
Last recorded50,790 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 JWD
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 50,790 miles

Central Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brakes rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2025 50,786 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded union to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brakes rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2024 50,431 miles

Central Rear fuel tank strap corroded

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 50,431 miles

Central Rear fuel tank strap corroded

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 49,866 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 48,342 miles

front suspension strut top mountings in poor condition

oil seepage

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 13 Sep 2021 45,772 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front macpherson strut Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 44,143 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 41,877 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 39,683 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,042 miles

both rear tyre treads perishing

fuel cap seal perishing

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner rim

Pass 24 Sep 2016 37,073 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bushes both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,453 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 33,534 miles

n/s/f wheel rim has small dent to inner edge.

tread depths: n/s/f on 3.5mm, o/s/f on 4mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 205/45/17 84V RSC.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 33,200 miles

front brake pads appear a little low (unable to see clearly with wheels on), slight damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim, slight perrishing and uneven tyre wear to n/s/r tyre,

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 4.5mm, o/s/f 5.0mm, n/s/r 4.0mm ,o/s/r 6.0mm, 205/45/17 84v

Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,445 miles

small dent ot n/s/f wheel rim on inner edge.

tread depths: both front on 4.5mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 205/45/17 84V (rsc).

Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,898 miles

small dent to n/s/f wheel rim on inside.

tread depths: both front on 5mm, both rear on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 205/45/17 84V RSC.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,507 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,289 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,606 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 15,363 miles

Adv, Slight play in n/s/f track rod end, Cracks in rear tyres, Full brake inspection.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 12,647 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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GY53 JWD is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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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GY53 JWD is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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