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BG03 GFV

2003 Mini Mini One

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

111,477 mi
Last recorded111,477 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini One60,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 GFV
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 111,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f and 2 x front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2024 111,476 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f and 2 x front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2023 108,959 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 108,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 105,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

under body slightly corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2021 105,747 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 103,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 103,501 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear pin bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 93,664 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 93,414 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 31 Oct 2018 93,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,996 miles

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

all 4 tyres slightly cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 4 Nov 2016 85,676 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 80,668 miles

child seat fitted n/r rear.

n/s rear tyre side walls cracking.

o/s rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

oil leak.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 80,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted n/r rear.

n/s rear tyre side walls cracking.

o/s rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

oil leak.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 79,739 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 76,736 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,290 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 68,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 68,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 64,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 64,789 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,077 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,328 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 55,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,680 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 39,373 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 30,162 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini One?

Based on 10,863 MOT tests across 1,925 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 140
Headlamp aim too low 73
position lamp(s) not working 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
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BG03 GFV is a 2003 Mini Mini One in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 60,182 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG03 GFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG03 GFV is a 2003 Mini Mini One, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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