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LR03 EYW

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,235 mi
Last recorded114,235 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 EYW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 114,235 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 114,234 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake low

Pass 20 Dec 2021 106,352 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 106,350 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 104,314 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 104,314 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 102,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 102,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 96,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth = 1.6mm, 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth = 2.0mm, 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 96,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth = 1.6mm, 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth = 2.0mm, 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 84,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 84,818 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,919 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 67,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,954 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 60,954 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,715 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,092 miles

nearsside rear exhaust strap / bracket corroded & broken

Fail 1 Oct 2010 45,021 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 45,021 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,101 miles

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

Oil leak

non run flat tyres fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,721 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,099 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,910 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 22,910 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 17,364 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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LR03 EYW is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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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LR03 EYW is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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