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KJZ 6872

2003 Mini Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,878 mi
Last recorded135,878 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S53,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJZ 6872
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 135,878 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2026 135,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45R17 88Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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KJZ 6872 is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,776 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJZ 6872, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KJZ 6872 registered?

KJZ 6872 is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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