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KG53 UHR

2003 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,118 mi
Last recorded106,118 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 UHR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 106,118 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 99,036 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 97,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material majority of brake pipes under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2022 97,114 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material majority of brake pipes under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 95,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material majority of brake pipes fitted to vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2021 95,188 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap rubber seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged front anti roll bar rubbing through the power steering pipe, fluid weeping from area at time of test (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material majority of brake pipes fitted to vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,101 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroding (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap rubber perishing

Fail 6 Oct 2020 93,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroding (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap rubber perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2019 87,570 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,614 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,934 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2016 74,345 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint low pressure (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2015 68,034 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 61,589 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,589 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,039 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 6 Apr 2012 44,180 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,945 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs worn pads wearing low

movement in both front suspesnion arm rear bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,486 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 24,538 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 19,049 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,654 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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KG53 UHR is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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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KG53 UHR is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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