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MW53 HVN

2003 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

47,282 mi
Last recorded47,282 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 HVN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 47,282 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 47,178 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

power steering appears to be slightly heavy pas level between min and max

rear exhaust box deteriorated no leaks

steam form radiator may have a pin hole strong advise repair asap

Fail 14 Mar 2024 47,178 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

power steering appears to be slightly heavy pas level between min and max

rear exhaust box deteriorated no leaks

steam form radiator may have a pin hole strong advise repair asap

Pass 14 Feb 2023 46,869 miles

Offside Front 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))

front and rear brake discs corroding

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2022 44,015 miles

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))

rear exhaust silencer detrioating

Pass 19 Mar 2021 41,076 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 41,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Wiper Blade Slightly Smearing

Pass 23 Mar 2020 37,417 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 37,164 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 37,162 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 36,639 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 36,639 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 35,587 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED

Front BRAKE PADS 60% WORN

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded AT FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE 205/45/17W

Offside Rear EXHAUST OUTER SHELL SPLIT/RUSTED

Rear BRAKE PADS 60% WORN

Pass 6 Oct 2016 34,920 miles

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

Rear Silencer box corroded.

Fail 4 Oct 2016 34,917 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a flat spot.

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

Rear Silencer box corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,004 miles

Offside Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2015 34,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 33,180 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,180 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 31,901 miles

Off side rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,870 miles

Off side rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,344 miles

Near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 27,163 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 22,026 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 19,659 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 19,658 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 13,024 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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MW53 HVN is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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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MW53 HVN is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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