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RK53 OML

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,464 mi
Last recorded131,464 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 OML
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 131,464 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 131,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 123,648 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 123,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45R17 RUN-FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working A GLB-501 BULB WAS FITTED (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre WAS COMPLETELY FLAT ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 116,233 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 107,864 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 107,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 98,635 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 98,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.17 mm - PIRELLI (4.1.E.1)

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Pass 20 Sep 2014 89,294 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 80,933 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 80,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 72,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 72,629 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 63,782 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,569 miles

both bottom suspension arms inner rear bushes weak

front brake pads low

Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,629 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 38,978 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,159 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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RK53 OML is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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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RK53 OML is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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