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LM03 OHJ

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,675 mi
Last recorded102,675 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 OHJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2023 102,675 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

exhaust deteriorating

power steering leaks from reservoir

Pass 22 Jul 2022 98,615 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

exhaust deteriorating

petrol cap rubber seal cracking up

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 28 Jul 2021 96,232 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

exhaust deteriorating

petrol cap seal cracking up

Fail 26 Jul 2021 96,230 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed vpirelli p zero run flat 205 / 45 r 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

exhaust deteriorating

nearside and offside door mirror covers missing

petrol cap seal cracking up

reverse light inoperative

Pass 22 Jul 2020 93,002 miles

cooling leaks

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

exhaust deteriorating

nearside and offside front door mirror cover missing

oil leaks

petrol cap seal cracking up

Fail 21 Jul 2020 93,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cooling leaks

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

exhaust deteriorating

nearside and offside front door mirror cover missing

oil leaks

petrol cap seal cracking up

Pass 31 Jul 2019 90,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

cooling leak

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

exhaust deteriorating

oil leaks

Pass 31 Jul 2018 86,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

exhaust system deteriorating

nearside front top shock mount splitting up

offside front top shock mounts splitting up

oil leaks

tpms warning light staying on

Fail 30 Jul 2018 86,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

exhaust system deteriorating

nearside front top shock mount splitting up

offside front top shock mounts splitting up

oil leaks

tpms warning light staying on

Pass 22 Jul 2017 84,321 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust system deteriorating

offside and nearside front top bushes cracking up

oil leaks

Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,723 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front suspension top bushes cracking up

oil leaks

Fail 22 Jul 2016 80,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

front suspension top bushes cracking up

oil leaks

Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,283 miles

engine covers fitted

engine oil leak

front number plate beginning to be defective

front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread

under tray covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2015 75,283 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine covers fitted

engine oil leak

front number plate beginning to be defective

front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread

under tray covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,843 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,899 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 56,564 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,116 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,411 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,647 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 39,647 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,120 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 25,524 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 19,059 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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LM03 OHJ is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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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LM03 OHJ is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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