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JH52 JAX

2013 Mini Cooper S Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,198 mi
Last recorded79,198 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto36,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH52 JAX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 79,198 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 79,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 74,713 miles

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

front brake pads and discs worn

Fail 20 Mar 2025 74,713 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2024 69,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 69,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 64,837 miles

Nearside reverse lamp not working

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

front tyres worn and perished

Pass 30 Mar 2022 59,623 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 59,623 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 53,706 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 25 Mar 2020 49,499 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 49,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,205 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 39,295 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 31,034 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 17,188 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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JH52 JAX is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 36,186 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JH52 JAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JH52 JAX is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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