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HT52 JFF

2003 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,524 mi
Last recorded65,524 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 JFF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 65,524 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 61,826 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 61,825 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 59,261 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 59,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to brake calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2023 54,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 54,643 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Multiple Items hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Heavily perished/splitting (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Engine oil level below minimum

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 49,860 miles

power steering pump noisy

Fail 13 Jan 2022 49,860 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

power steering pump noisy

Pass 14 Jan 2021 45,577 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 45,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 44,059 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 42,703 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 42,703 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 41,223 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 39,132 miles

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2016 37,463 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 37,463 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OFFSIDE REAR TYRE (4.1.D.1b)

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE

Pass 13 Jan 2015 36,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 36,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 35,395 miles

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

REARR EXHAUST SILENCER POOR CONDITION

Pass 11 Jan 2013 33,947 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 33,009 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 30,585 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 28,122 miles

nearside front spotlight not working

Pass 9 Jan 2009 26,518 miles

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

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 6 Jan 2009 26,518 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 23,957 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 20,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 20,809 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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HT52 JFF is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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HT52 JFF is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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