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SO03 HKH

2003 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

66,836 mi
Last recorded66,836 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 HKH
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 66,836 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 66,351 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 65,538 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2022 65,538 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 63,722 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 62,966 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 61,887 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX CORODED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 61,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX CORODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 60,914 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 60,910 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,913 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 58,459 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 55,653 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,243 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 52,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 50,040 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 50,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,974 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 48,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 47,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,129 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,335 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,488 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 31,670 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 25,751 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 20,058 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 20,058 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SO03 HKH is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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SO03 HKH is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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