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AL03 FFS

2010 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,706 mi
Last recorded81,706 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini John Cooper Works47,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 FFS
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 81,706 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2025 91,182 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 77,620 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 87,691 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 87,691 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 72,139 miles

Nearside Front windscreen chipped

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 79,705 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 68,464 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 70,986 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 70,986 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 61,006 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 64,366 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 60,159 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF, OSF & OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged slightly

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 56,097 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 56,097 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 57,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,388 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 44,994 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs glazed. pitted a little and starting to rust on the outside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources osr no plate light inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 31,748 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 41,847 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 27,113 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 39,868 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 22,358 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 36,796 miles

Offside Front tyre tread starting to wear thin on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 33,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 30,111 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 24,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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AL03 FFS is a 2010 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2010 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 47,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 16 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AL03 FFS is a 2010 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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