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YK52 RPS

2003 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,425 mi
Last recorded118,425 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 RPS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 118,425 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 116,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 116,646 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 114,565 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 114,565 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 112,253 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 109,875 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 109,875 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 105,431 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 105,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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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YK52 RPS is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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What year was YK52 RPS registered?

YK52 RPS is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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