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BW03 UBE

2003 Mini Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

109,164 mi
Last recorded109,164 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini One60,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 UBE
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 109,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and incomplete (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres close to legal limi

n/s rear number plate light dim

Fail 7 Oct 2022 109,164 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and incomplete (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres close to legal limi

n/s rear number plate light dim

Pass 11 Oct 2021 170,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective both rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 107,161 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fault with indicator/headlamp dip switch (4.4.3 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective both rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 106,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 106,828 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s front wiper blade incorrectly positioned (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 102,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 102,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged fouling anti roll bar (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and @2 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 97,716 miles

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,703 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 95,703 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 92,211 miles

rear silencer mountings collapsed

Fail 19 Mar 2016 92,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer mountings collapsed

Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,534 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 87,534 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 85,164 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 85,164 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 81,614 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,853 miles

nearside front indicator/ sidelamp lens cracked

number plates starting to discolour

rear suspension coil springs rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2012 80,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,902 miles

nearside front indicator/ sidelamp lens cracked

offside rear light lens cover small chip

rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

rear suspension coil springs rusty

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 5 Dec 2011 62,902 miles

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

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

nearside front indicator/ sidelamp lens cracked

offside rear light lens cover small chip

rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

rear suspension coil springs rusty

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2010 50,860 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 50,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,788 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 43,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 38,987 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,271 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 18,681 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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BW03 UBE is a 2003 Mini Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 BW03 UBE, 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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BW03 UBE is a 2003 Mini Mini One, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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