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PB03 KMB

2003 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,942 mi
Last recorded98,942 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB03 KMB
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 98,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 92,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just acceptable (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 86,959 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 86,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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))

Pass 21 May 2019 80,443 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge attention advised

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2019 80,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 74,003 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 72,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside rear back box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

rear washer inoprative

slight brake bind offside rear

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2016 70,940 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

offside rear exhaust box corroded

rear washer inoperative

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,236 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

offside rear exhaust box corroded

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,406 miles

Oil leak

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

offside rear exhaust corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Jun 2014 67,406 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres badly misshapen

offside rear exhaust corroded

oil on min

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres pirelli 205/45/R17/84V/runflat front tyres dunlop 205/45/R17/84V/runflat

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,599 miles

chip in screen

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

o/s/r exhaust box corroded

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

rear wiper blade

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,096 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,387 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 50,389 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside rear and nearside front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,518 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 26,393 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,376 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 25,234 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 20,683 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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PB03 KMB is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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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PB03 KMB is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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