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KF53 UMB

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,970 mi
Last recorded134,970 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 UMB
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 134,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 130,704 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 128,569 miles

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

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

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

Rear Outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2019 128,563 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front to high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (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))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 125,099 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 125,090 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 121,702 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

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

Parking brake efficiency is within MOT limits but o/s rear disc is badly corroded and will need replacing soon

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Water leak

Fail 25 Oct 2017 121,643 miles

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

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

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

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

Parking brake efficiency is within MOT limits but o/s rear disc is badly corroded and will need replacing soon

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Water leak

Pass 26 Oct 2016 117,126 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Rear o/s brake disc corroding but not affecting efficiency

Fail 26 Oct 2016 117,124 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Rear o/s brake disc corroding but not affecting efficiency

Pass 29 Oct 2015 111,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre perished slightly in between tread

offside rear exhaust back box deteriated slightly

offside wiper split

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 111,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nearside rear back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre perished slightly in between tread

offside rear exhaust back box deteriated slightly

offside wiper split

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 108,775 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 104,556 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 104,556 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 98,130 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 98,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 91,202 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 91,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 84,182 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,502 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 60,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 60,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 46,445 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 34,001 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 32,264 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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KF53 UMB is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 74,227 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KF53 UMB is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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