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KO03 DSX

2003 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

45,296 mi
Last recorded45,296 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO03 DSX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 45,296 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2024 45,296 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2023 37,675 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 37,675 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))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 33,251 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 32,275 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 32,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside front inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 31,600 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 29,716 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 29,134 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 27,922 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 27,922 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 25,141 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2014 23,873 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 23,873 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 22,546 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 20,497 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust Box slightly deteriorated.

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 20,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust Box slightly deteriorated.

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 16,320 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 14,304 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 12,644 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,594 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 8,653 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 6,646 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 6,646 miles

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

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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KO03 DSX is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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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What year was KO03 DSX registered?

KO03 DSX is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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