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GU03 BLV

2003 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,821 mi
Last recorded94,821 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 BLV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 94,821 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,522 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 89,522 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 80,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 12 Jan 2018 72,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,000 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,531 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Centre Exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2015 63,994 miles

Centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,951 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 59,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 54,946 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 52,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,228 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 46,667 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 37,142 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,573 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 24,084 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 23,955 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate loose

Pass 10 Jul 2006 17,940 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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GU03 BLV is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 69,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU03 BLV is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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