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VW51 VWS

2003 Mini Cooper

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

64,973 mi
Last recorded64,973 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW51 VWS
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 64,973 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 64,973 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 61,381 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 61,381 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 59,933 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 59,933 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 58,794 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 58,782 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 57,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 57,278 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 56,089 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 55,016 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 53,650 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 53,650 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 52,111 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroding off

Pass 1 Feb 2017 49,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 47,128 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 47,123 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,727 miles

Exhaust rewar silencer outer casing corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre perishing on outer shoulder

Fail 5 Jan 2015 43,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

offside rear tyre perishing on outer shoulder

Pass 27 Jan 2014 40,674 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre perishing on outer shoulder

Pass 28 Jan 2013 37,957 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 33,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 33,100 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 29,870 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 29,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,745 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 23,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 23,291 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,706 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 18,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2007 14,075 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 14,075 miles

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

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

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)

Rubbing/grinding noise from front when driving.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,176 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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VW51 VWS is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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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VW51 VWS is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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