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WF03 OJW

2003 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

139,368 mi
Last recorded139,368 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 OJW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 139,368 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 139,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 135,715 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 132,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 132,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 128,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

headlights foggy

Pass 25 Sep 2019 124,544 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 112,668 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 112,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Secure hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Refit bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Secure hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 91,173 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 85,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 85,860 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 83,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust mounting deteriorated

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 83,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust mounting deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 79,286 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 79,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,634 miles

Rear Exhaust box slightley Corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2013 74,631 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust box slightley Corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,877 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges and has cut in tread

offside rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 69,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges and has cut in tread

offside rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,631 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 64,631 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,247 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 59,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,948 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 46,335 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 37,160 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 32,854 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,854 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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WF03 OJW is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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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WF03 OJW is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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