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VK53 FMA

2003 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,930 mi
Last recorded105,930 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 FMA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 105,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 105,772 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 101,187 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 101,183 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 93,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 89,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad wiring insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 87,474 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 85,544 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

service and parking brake efforts low

Pass 29 Mar 2019 80,835 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 76,420 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 72,321 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 68,068 miles

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 68,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 63,797 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,438 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 57,405 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

offside rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,863 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 53,776 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 51,702 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 51,702 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 44,398 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 44,374 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,813 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,394 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 24,737 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,034 miles

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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VK53 FMA is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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VK53 FMA is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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