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LS53 OBH

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,063 mi
Last recorded136,063 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 OBH
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 136,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 133,372 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 130,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 130,170 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 125,797 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 122,078 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

Fail 13 Feb 2019 122,077 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 112,227 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hangers. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 112,224 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hangers. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 106,225 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust backbox deteriorating

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 95,358 miles

Exhaust backbox starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 95,358 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust backbox starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,651 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear inner

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust backbox outer casing starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 71,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2013 71,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,656 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,117 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 47,109 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 38,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wing repeaters white

n/s/r tyre low and nail in it

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 1 Feb 2010 30,171 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,914 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 23,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 22,664 miles

engine oil leak

stone damage to windsreen

Fail 15 Nov 2008 22,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

stone damage to windsreen

Pass 18 Dec 2007 17,846 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 12,593 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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LS53 OBH is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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LS53 OBH is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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