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PY03 HTZ

2003 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

132,316 mi
Last recorded132,316 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 HTZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 132,316 miles

both front tyres 3mm tread

both rear tyres 2mm tread

oil leak

play both inner rack joints

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 10 Jun 2024 132,316 miles

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

both front tyres 3mm tread

both rear tyres 2mm tread

oil leak

play both inner rack joints

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 26 May 2023 120,260 miles

exhaust blow

front brake discs corroded

front springs corroded

o/s/f brake bind

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2022 118,188 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 116,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2021 116,047 miles

Central Rear Body component insecure Fuel tank exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking badly split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 29 May 2020 111,991 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroding

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 29 May 2020 111,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroding

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 31 May 2019 107,415 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 107,395 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 95,318 miles

Rear exhaust corroded slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 chipped areas (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 5 Jun 2018 95,317 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 chipped areas (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 9 Jun 2017 83,017 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 2 Jun 2017 83,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 21 Apr 2016 78,289 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 78,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,598 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 56,072 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 56,072 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,496 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 50,496 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,807 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 37,308 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,286 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 30,286 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,028 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,113 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 19,942 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,736 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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PY03 HTZ is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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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PY03 HTZ is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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