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HN03 LHB

2003 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,387 mi
Last recorded91,387 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 LHB
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 91,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 90,392 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2023 90,392 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,490 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2021 88,056 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 88,056 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front inner boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres perished cords exposed 2054517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 83,310 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 77,388 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 69,643 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,218 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 64,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,260 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 60,260 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,797 miles

rear exhaust back box outer case rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2013 52,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre tread is worn almost smooth in center (these grooves do not have tread wear indicator blocks and are therefore not classed as tread).

Offside rear silencer outer casing is corroded through.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre tread is worn almost smooth in center (these grooves do not have tread wear indicator blocks and are therefore not classed as tread).

Offside rear silencer outer casing is corroded through.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,397 miles

blue tint to front side lights

plastic sill covers

rear silencer corroded

suspect o/s/r tyre rubs on wheel arch

Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,524 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,212 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage wheel rims.

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge,

oil leak(investigation required.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Fail 30 Sep 2010 41,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage wheel rims.

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge,

oil leak(investigation required.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,605 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,866 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2006 19,944 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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HN03 LHB is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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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HN03 LHB is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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