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HK53 DVA

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

150,071 mi
Last recorded150,071 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 DVA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 150,071 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe fractured (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

tpms light flashing constantly

Pass 15 Feb 2025 145,035 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2025 145,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 141,554 miles

n/s inner cv boot leaking

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil leaks

rear exhaust box rubbers in poor condition

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Jan 2023 138,039 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Dec 2021 134,565 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))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 129,363 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leaks

Fail 30 Nov 2020 129,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leaks

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Apr 2019 125,757 miles

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

both front brake pipes rusty by flex hoses and both rear also rusty

cam cover gasket leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2018 121,563 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 116,911 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 112,062 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 112,062 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 107,176 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 97,356 miles

Oil leak

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,370 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,780 miles

offside rear exhaust rusting

Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,442 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 47,442 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 36,719 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front pads wearing low

Pass 1 Jul 2008 30,105 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 23,346 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 18,390 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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HK53 DVA is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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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HK53 DVA is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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