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HY53 KNF

2003 Mini Cooper S

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,603 mi
Last recorded107,603 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 KNF
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 107,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Brake pipes on vehicle are corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp flickering

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Road tyre side wall damaged and tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Nearside and offside (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 107,600 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Brake pipes on vehicle are corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flickering

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated And seepage of grease from boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Road tyre side wall damaged and tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Nearside and offside (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,407 miles

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

center exhaust mount missing

chip in windscreen

front brake discs worn

nearside handbrake reading low

Pass 14 Jan 2020 91,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre mounting broken (still secure) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front Lower 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 25 Jan 2019 85,095 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,614 miles

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

both front tyre near legal limit

Pass 25 Jan 2017 77,389 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 73,757 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 69,706 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 66,147 miles

exhaust in poor condition,suspension bushes perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,935 miles

o/s/r tyre low on tread,exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 59,310 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 59,310 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 54,868 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,868 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 51,773 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 47,854 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,854 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 43,829 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,448 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 41,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 32,878 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 32,878 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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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HY53 KNF is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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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HY53 KNF is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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