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BT03 GYS

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

92,840 mi
Last recorded92,840 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 GYS
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2021 92,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Reservoir cap missing ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 90,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 90,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 88,802 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Aug 2019 88,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2018 86,713 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,529 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded line to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated small cracks

Fail 22 Aug 2017 84,527 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded line to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded line to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated small cracks

Pass 22 Aug 2016 82,044 miles

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

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,529 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 79,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 79,308 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 79,308 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 71,918 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 71,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,923 miles

Both rear tyres slightly mis shaped and worn on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2011 56,923 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear tyres slightly mis shaped and worn on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2009 51,049 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 51,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,584 miles

Front brake pads 2-3mm

Front wipers started to deteriorate

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 42,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake pads 2-3mm

Front wipers started to deteriorate

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,985 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 22,680 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 22,680 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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BT03 GYS is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,206 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 Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT03 GYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BT03 GYS is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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