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KF03 DFD

2003 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

138,048 mi
Last recorded138,048 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 DFD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2024 138,048 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

central brake lamp not working

Pass 25 Nov 2023 123,535 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 120,465 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 119,596 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 119,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 113,540 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 106,712 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2019 96,669 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 95,384 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 95,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,878 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 92,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,102 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box deteriated

smear on wipers

Pass 16 Mar 2015 88,057 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,146 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside/offside rear tyre treads wearing low on edges.

rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,068 miles

nearside/offside rear tyre treads wearing low on edges.

rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,985 miles

nearside/offside rear tyre treads wearing low on edges.

rear exhaust box corroding.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 69,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside/offside front tyre treads wearing low on edges.

rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,962 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2010 52,494 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 52,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,916 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,640 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,198 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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KF03 DFD is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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KF03 DFD is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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