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PG53 SKX

2003 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

133,985 mi
Last recorded133,985 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 SKX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 133,985 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 133,673 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 127,113 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 127,113 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 124,367 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 119,471 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight roughness when rotated also (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 11,418 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main chassis pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 114,418 miles

Emissions not tested emmissions test aborted due to overheating engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main chassis pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 109,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 104,943 miles

has very slight oil leak from shaft seal leading to gearbox

minor oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Aug 2017 102,688 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)

offside front brake pipe corroded

oil leak on engine and gearbox

Pass 19 Jul 2016 96,545 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes from front to back showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured slightly blue but mostly white (1.1.A.3e)

Front sidelights slightly on when not suppose to be

Nearside Rear fuel filler cap perished but still sealing

Fail 7 Jul 2016 96,545 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer joint (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes from front to back showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured slightly blue but mostly white (1.1.A.3e)

Front sidelights slightly on when not suppose to be

Nearside Rear fuel filler cap perished but still sealing

Pass 10 Jul 2015 93,912 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 93,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 91,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 91,413 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 82,596 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes appear weak

Offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2012 72,929 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2012 72,929 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2011 64,922 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 59,220 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,220 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,291 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 45,772 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 45,772 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn out of shape and to 1.6mm.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,171 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Jan 2007 30,210 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 29,911 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 29,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,188 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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PG53 SKX is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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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PG53 SKX is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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