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J200 ARF

2003 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,899 mi
Last recorded159,899 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 ARF
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 159,899 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 147,658 miles

underside off vehicle undearsealed

Pass 18 Jan 2022 143,626 miles

Front and rear sub frame slightly corroded

Front bumper loose

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 140,092 miles

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

head lamp washers inoperative

Fail 1 Aug 2019 140,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

head lamp washers inoperative

Pass 14 Jul 2018 127,438 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 127,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 123,498 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 123,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 121,124 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 119,384 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 119,384 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear all way along (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear all way along (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 117,402 miles

EXHAUST HEAT COVER NOT FIXED

Pass 22 Jul 2013 107,321 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 96,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 84,337 miles

rear lights poor colour..rear exhaust poor..nsr jacking point missing..nsr metal brake pipe corroded in front of tank..

Fail 18 Jul 2011 84,337 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear lights poor colour..rear exhaust poor..nsr jacking point missing..nsr metal brake pipe corroded in front of tank..

Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,436 miles

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

nsr jacking point missing,,both rear and both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded,,rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2009 55,676 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,959 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 26,001 miles

os wiper split

Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,657 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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J200 ARF is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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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J200 ARF is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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