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RA03 VMH

2003 Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,423 mi
Last recorded70,423 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini One70,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 VMH
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 70,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF & OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF & OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn & arm corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts present (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn & arm corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded & deteriorated

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 67,890 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 67,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 65,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF & OSF (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 63,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 59,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material last section to flexible hose becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 57,384 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 54,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 51,460 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 49,662 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 47,740 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 47,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,765 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,531 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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,792 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,128 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,052 miles

exhaust tail box in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,942 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 27,034 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 24,507 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 24,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,269 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,770 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 12,007 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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RA03 VMH is a 2003 Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 70,621 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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What year was RA03 VMH registered?

RA03 VMH is a 2003 Mini One, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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