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M121 NDM

2003 Mini Cooper S

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,980 mi
Last recorded112,980 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 NDM
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 112,980 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 108,336 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 102,179 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust corroded but still secure

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

Fuel cap seal perished but still preventing fuel leakage

Rear Unable to check rear belts due to being loaded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 101,390 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 98,935 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,920 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 94,744 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,392 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 91,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also below minimum tread depth (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in tread. (4.1.E.1)

piece of wire stuck in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 12 May 2015 85,029 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 85,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 22 May 2014 126,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 78,193 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 70,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal starting to perish ..

osr silencer box outer casing corroding away...

Pass 17 May 2012 64,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,047 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 48,721 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2010 48,721 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 44,356 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 38,358 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 29,810 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 22,165 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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M121 NDM is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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M121 NDM is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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