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SL03 ZYZ

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,879 mi
Last recorded55,879 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 ZYZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 55,879 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 54,670 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 52,787 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 49,185 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 44,274 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 44,271 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 39,510 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 34,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing/ slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 34,532 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing/ slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 30,693 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 28,624 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 19 May 2016 25,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 21,865 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 20,019 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,663 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,904 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 13,673 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 12,390 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 11,240 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 8,726 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 6,991 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 5,315 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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SL03 ZYZ is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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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What year was SL03 ZYZ registered?

SL03 ZYZ is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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The MOT history for SL03 ZYZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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