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JC03 CHR

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

113,725 mi
Last recorded113,725 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC03 CHR
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 113,725 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2024 109,943 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 107,582 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 105,504 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 105,502 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 103,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 102,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 102,077 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 100,263 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 100,263 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 96,453 miles

exhaust pipe corroded at OS rear silencer joint

Fail 26 Sep 2018 96,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust pipe corroded at OS rear silencer joint

Pass 4 Oct 2017 91,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 89,223 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2015 87,001 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 87,001 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 83,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 83,902 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 79,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 77,006 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 65,099 miles

small exhaust leak at front silencer

Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,540 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 54,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,328 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,044 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 18,143 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,531 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 15,531 miles

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

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

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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JC03 CHR is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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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What year was JC03 CHR registered?

JC03 CHR is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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