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JS03 KAS

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,304 mi
Last recorded136,304 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS03 KAS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 136,304 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 136,292 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 128,485 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 128,485 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 120,253 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 120,246 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 111,289 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 111,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

oil leak engine

Pass 13 Nov 2014 100,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre 2mm on inside edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre 2mm on inside edge

Slight oil leak from engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 88,035 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2012 77,703 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 74,056 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 68,522 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 68,522 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 65,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and perished

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded and worn

sill covers fitted

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 16 Sep 2009 59,395 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 59,392 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,835 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut on sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2007 39,241 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 33,015 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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JS03 KAS is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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JS03 KAS is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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