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KE53 VJL

2003 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

105,446 mi
Last recorded105,446 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 VJL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 105,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 105,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished showing ply (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine oil level critically low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 100,796 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 100,794 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Arm broken. (4.1.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak Leaking from header tank. ()

Pass 8 Jan 2024 96,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 92,865 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 89,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 85,869 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 82,888 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 82,886 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 81,237 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 80,119 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 78,512 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 76,539 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 76,539 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,783 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 74,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,995 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 72,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,880 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 66,324 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 66,321 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,642 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,569 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,076 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,197 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,348 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 35,348 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,769 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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KE53 VJL is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Blue 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 KE53 VJL registered?

KE53 VJL is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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