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SJ03 OZY

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,640 mi
Last recorded130,640 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 OZY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 130,640 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Jan 2022 129,275 miles

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

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

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

oil leak on engin

Pass 10 Dec 2020 126,320 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 126,320 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 119,586 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 118,436 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 113,112 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 112,973 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 102,087 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 100,949 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 95,286 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 95,229 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,375 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,689 miles

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

wear in various bushes on front suspension

Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,306 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 77,306 miles

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 66,070 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 2 Jul 2010 66,070 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 25 Jul 2009 54,451 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2009 54,425 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2008 37,696 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 32,252 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,386 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,344 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 15,016 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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SJ03 OZY is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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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SJ03 OZY is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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