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HJ53 KJE

2003 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,192 mi
Last recorded113,192 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 KJE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 113,192 miles

Rear wiper has no blade

Fail 14 Oct 2024 113,192 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper has no blade

reverse light not working

Pass 3 Oct 2023 109,172 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 109,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 106,536 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 104,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose very slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 104,023 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose very slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 99,501 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight crack but not effecting view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 99,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight crack but not effecting view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 94,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 93,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 93,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 90,263 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2016 87,245 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 87,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 84,593 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 84,593 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 81,153 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 81,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 78,013 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 78,013 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 70,778 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 70,774 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2010 58,581 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 58,570 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

205/45/17v

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 51,104 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 41,031 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

back exhaust box outer skin corroded

front discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,031 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

back exhaust box outer skin corroded

front discs slightly worn and lipped

Fail 25 Oct 2007 29,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads 80/90% worn

Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,993 miles

front pads 80/90% worn

Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,200 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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HJ53 KJE is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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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HJ53 KJE is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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