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KD52 DZW

2003 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,593 mi
Last recorded68,593 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 DZW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 68,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F / N/S/F / O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside spot lamp / main beam lamp inop plastic covers fitted

Nearside wiper blade judders

Offside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Offside electric window inop

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAS pipes / hoses & pump damp

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear suspension arms & fuel tank mount straps (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank / exhaust heat shield insecure on rear mounts

headlamp washers inop

indicator / light switch slightly loose

rear exhaust mount rubbers perished/split

slight free play felt through steering wheel

Fail 9 Feb 2026 68,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F / N/S/F / O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside spot lamp / main beam lamp inop plastic covers fitted

Nearside wiper blade judders

Offside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Offside electric window inop

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAS pipes / hoses & pump damp

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear suspension arms & fuel tank mount straps (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both N/S wheel arch chrome trims loose/insecure

engine oil close to min level

fuel tank / exhaust heat shield insecure on rear mounts

headlamp washers inop

indicator / light switch slightly loose

rear exhaust mount rubbers perished/split

slight free play felt through steering wheel

Pass 10 Feb 2025 65,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside gearbox diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front and offside rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 65,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside gearbox diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front and offside rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 63,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.77mm worn on inner edge and uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside diff seal slight seepage oil

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 63,185 miles

Offside Exhaust system insecure silencer clamp rubbers and mount s to floor of car broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.77mm worn on inner edge and uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside diff seal slight seepage oil

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 59,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2023 59,821 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 56,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear silencers on exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2021 51,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencers on exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 1 Feb 2021 51,478 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencers on exhaust system in poor condition

tpms lamp on

Pass 23 Jan 2020 48,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2020 48,153 miles

Exhaust system insecure O/S/R & N/S/R mount straps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 42,938 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perished

rear silencers on exhaust system derteriated and slight leak of exhaust gases

wires and cut wires hanging out of bottom of dash

Fail 21 Jan 2019 42,938 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

rear silencers on exhaust system derteriated and slight leak of exhaust gases

wires and cut wires hanging out of bottom of dash

Pass 19 Jan 2018 40,227 miles

Both front metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at inner w/arch ends

Both front tyres starting to get abit low on tread (N/S/F tyre also getting abit worn at tread edges)

Both rear tyres worn low on tread and almost ON limits of tread wear in places

Exhaust O/S/R (secondary) silencer box getting corroded

Rear end inner sill areas starting to get abit of surface corrosion in places

Pass 12 Jan 2017 37,469 miles

Both front metal b/pipes getting abit of surface corrosion at inner w/arch ends

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places (esp O/S/R silencer box)

Slight brake bind at O/S/R

Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,567 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 34,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 32,234 miles

Both front metal b/pipes at inner w/arch ends, getting abit corroded

Both front tyres starting to get abit worn at outer tread edges (esp N/S/F)

Exhaust system getting bit corroded and slight noise (esp secondary silencer box area)

Front and rear inner and outer b/pads getting worn and nearing limits of wear (esp O/S/R outer pad)

Slight noise at engine (rubber breather pipe at O/S top of engine by oil filler cap,deteriorated and split)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 29,625 miles

Both front metal b/pipes at inner w/arch ends, starting to get abit of surface corrosion

Exhaust secondary silencer box getting corroded

Front and rear b/pads getting low (esp rear outer pads)

N/S/F suspension arm rear bush starting to get abit deteriorated and slight seperation starting

O/S w/blade split at ends

Pass 15 Jan 2013 27,946 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 27,942 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both headlamp aims at lower limit.

Front and rear brake pads nearing limits of wear.

Nearside front lower wishbone bush seperating.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 26,101 miles

Appears to be slight wear and seperation starting at N/S/F lower susp/arm rear bush

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp O/S rear silencer section)

Front and rear Inner b/pads appear low and Outer b/pads getting abit low

Rear tyres getting low on tread and nearing limits and front tyres getting abit low on tread also

Unable to fully check outer sills (Hidden by trims)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,559 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear secondary silencer)

Slight cuts at N/S/R tyre outer sidewall edge

Slight wear and seperation starting at N/S/F lower susp/arm rear bush

W/Blades abit split

Pass 18 Jan 2010 23,259 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer section)

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Pass 10 Jan 2009 21,464 miles

rear of exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jan 2008 20,233 miles

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jan 2007 18,760 miles

O/S/R exhaust box getting abit corroded slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2006 17,346 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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KD52 DZW is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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KD52 DZW is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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