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NV03 HJX

2003 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

161,465 mi
Last recorded161,465 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 HJX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 161,465 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 161,082 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

General underbody and suspension corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlight output poor but still good beam pattern

Offside Front inner cv boot deteriorated

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 159,527 miles

Offside Front Headlight poor light output

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

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

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

Underbody corrosion to body and suspension

Pass 13 Mar 2021 155,618 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s headlight poor light output

under-body corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2020 152,343 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under-body corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2020 152,342 miles

Emissions not tested overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under-body corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2019 149,612 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 149,262 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside parking brake efficiency low.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in zone a less than 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 144,112 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 138,637 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 133,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 128,783 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 123,664 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 116,938 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 112,345 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 99,619 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 81,890 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 65,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,779 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 38,468 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,470 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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NV03 HJX is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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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NV03 HJX is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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