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HK03 OYG

2003 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,341 mi
Last recorded121,341 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 OYG
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 121,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 3 minor leaks requires attention [ passed emissions] (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 121,341 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 3 minor leaks requires attention [ passed emissions] (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 119,809 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 116,084 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 30 May 2022 113,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 107,383 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 107,383 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 103,678 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,957 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,485 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 86,412 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 80,948 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r exhaust box deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

slight PAS leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 80,948 miles

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

o/s/r exhaust box deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

slight PAS leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 76,781 miles

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 76,781 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 73,232 miles

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

Oil leak

both front windows inoperative

o/s/r box deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2013 73,232 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Oil leak

both front windows inoperative

o/s/r box deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2012 69,612 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,449 miles

both front tyres close to limit of wear

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2011 66,448 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres close to limit of wear

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,889 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 62,889 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 56,518 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 56,040 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2008 45,099 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a large nail peircing through the inner sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2007 36,971 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,580 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 26,308 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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HK03 OYG is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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HK03 OYG is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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