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KJ53 YHP

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,690 mi
Last recorded24,690 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 YHP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 24,690 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Hanger slightly defective (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 24,690 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Hanger slightly defective (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 22,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 29 May 2025 22,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2024 19,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 17,275 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2054517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 15,658 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 15,658 miles

Front Registration plate missing Inside vehicle (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing Inside vehicle (0.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing

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

Rear Screen broken

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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KJ53 YHP is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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KJ53 YHP is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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