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MH03 VMR

2003 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,805 mi
Last recorded112,805 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S53,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 VMR
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 112,805 miles

rear underside is corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2020 112,792 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear underside is corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2019 110,663 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 110,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 110,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 103,541 miles

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)

Offside 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)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 86,372 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear backbox deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust bracket broke exhaust still secure

oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 86,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear backbox deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust bracket broke exhaust still secure

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 77,334 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 77,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 68,343 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 59,839 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,220 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,903 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 39,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,488 miles

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

head lamps on lowest possible setting

Pass 23 Aug 2008 26,755 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2007 20,366 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,197 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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MH03 VMR is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MH03 VMR, 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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MH03 VMR is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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