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HJ03 CFN

2003 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,221 mi
Last recorded137,221 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 CFN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 137,221 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 134,050 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in the tread section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage underside (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake pedal has long travel

fuel cap seal perishing/cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2021 134,047 miles

Headlamp aim too low both headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision rubber insecure

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

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in the tread section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly perishing/cracking

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake pedal has long travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a chip zone "B" area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 131,348 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 125,493 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 116,205 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal travel long, but still has enough reserve travel

front brake pads worn

offside rear brake sticking

rear tyres worn out of shape

Fail 10 Mar 2017 116,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal travel long, but still has enough reserve travel

front brake pads worn

offside rear brake sticking

rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 18 Mar 2016 109,599 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

travel in brake pedal

Pass 17 Mar 2015 98,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 98,647 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 92,379 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 92,376 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 87,444 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust section deteriorated.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,618 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 78,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,984 miles

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

rear tyres feathered and worn on inner edges.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 72,962 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyres feathered and worn on inner edges.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,379 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 65,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,860 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 57,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2008 53,499 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 47,453 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 47,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre heavy wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,902 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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HJ03 CFN is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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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HJ03 CFN is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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