MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear shock absorber corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
sill cover fitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
under trays & sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
under trays & sill covers fitted
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside & nearside sill covers fitted
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
offside &nearside outer sill covers fitted
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
offside &nearside outer sill covers fitted
some wear on tyres
Nearside rear Tyre wearing low on inner tread.
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear Exhaust Box deteriorating.
Outer Sill covers fitted.
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside rear Tyre wearing low on inner tread.
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear Exhaust Box deteriorating.
Oil leak
Outer Sill covers fitted.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED
EXHAUST CORRODED
Nearside rear tyre wearing from inner edge
Offside rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking off but not leaking yet
Replaced number plate light bulb and are working but would require bulb holders as they are corroded
Wettness around power steering pump area
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear tyre wearing from inner edge
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking off but not leaking yet
Replaced number plate light bulb and are working but would require bulb holders as they are corroded
Wettness around power steering pump area
Clutch pedal hard to press
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside rear exhaust silencer corroded and flaking off but not leaking yet.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Slight water ingress in rear number plate but still can be read clearly from 20 metres away.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
offside front rubber brake hose slight worn . front brake pads getting low
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?
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LO03 DGU is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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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LO03 DGU is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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