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LS03 DFU

2003 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,937 mi
Last recorded66,937 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S53,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 DFU
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 66,937 miles

play in n/s rack end

Fail 28 May 2009 66,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

play in n/s rack end

Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,771 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,892 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)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 8,842 miles

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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LS03 DFU is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS03 DFU, 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 LS03 DFU registered?

LS03 DFU is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is LS03 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 DFU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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