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VF03 JMX

2003 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

61,230 mi
Last recorded61,230 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 JMX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 61,230 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 61,229 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust backbox corroded.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 58,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 55,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 54,108 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 54,106 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 53,455 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S inner sill's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 49,409 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 44,827 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S inner sills

Corrosion on rear sub-frame

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 44,825 miles

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

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

Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S inner sills

Corrosion on rear sub-frame

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,848 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

scaly corrosion to chassis & suspension

Fail 5 Apr 2018 40,848 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 box (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

scaly corrosion to chassis & suspension

Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,606 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,348 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

scvaly rust to chassis & suspension

Fail 20 Apr 2016 34,348 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

scvaly rust to chassis & suspension

Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,998 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 29,261 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 29,261 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 27,249 miles

Exhaust rear mounting rubbers split causing excessive movement

Fail 29 Jul 2013 27,249 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Exhaust rear mounting rubbers split causing excessive movement

Pass 3 Aug 2012 25,178 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,781 miles

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

Plastic trims fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Jul 2011 22,781 miles

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

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

Plastic trims fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2010 20,528 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Swept area diminished on rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,943 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 17,943 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,561 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 13,190 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,019 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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VF03 JMX is a 2003 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 69,312 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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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VF03 JMX is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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