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VN53 JCX

2003 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,820 mi
Last recorded101,820 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 JCX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 101,820 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 101,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 99,819 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 96,763 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,454 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has kerb damage

Fail 15 Mar 2019 88,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has kerb damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 78,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose around fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 78,959 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose around fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake pad wear wire worn through causing warning light to be illuminated on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,844 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 69,844 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,573 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 63,559 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer support corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box outer skin peeling away (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,966 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded but not leaking fumes

Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,895 miles

o/s/r silencer outer casing corrded but not blowing

Fail 11 Feb 2014 55,890 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r silencer outer casing corrded but not blowing

Pass 12 Feb 2013 51,591 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,883 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 41,041 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 32,468 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 32,468 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,778 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 15,898 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 9,188 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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VN53 JCX is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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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What year was VN53 JCX registered?

VN53 JCX is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 19 October 2003.

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