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MK03 VSD

2003 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,960 mi
Last recorded218,960 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 VSD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2023 218,960 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside patterns only just visible (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 24 Aug 2022 206,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top ball joint dust cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 20 Aug 2021 196,885 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

brake hoses pershied

Pass 7 Sep 2020 188,600 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort low

Pass 5 Sep 2019 172,808 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 156,447 miles

cooling fan not working

exhaust heat shield fouling centre of exhaust

Fail 20 Aug 2018 156,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cooling fan not working

exhaust heat shield fouling centre of exhaust

Pass 1 Sep 2017 145,727 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 134,373 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 125,939 miles

item removed from interior mirror prior to testing

Fail 26 Aug 2015 125,774 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 114,449 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 109,348 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 109,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 97,493 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 97,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 69,988 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 29 Nov 2010 69,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 25 Nov 2009 59,458 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 59,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,139 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 49,139 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,757 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,382 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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MK03 VSD is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 69,312 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MK03 VSD is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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