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RF03 TXU

2003 Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,135 mi
Last recorded131,135 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mini One70,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 TXU
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 131,135 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are corroded and lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer hanger x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 131,135 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are corroded and lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer hanger x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 122,217 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 11,110 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Fail 31 Mar 2018 111,003 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 24 Apr 2017 100,165 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f bearing has play

Fail 21 Apr 2017 100,111 miles

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

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

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

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f bearing has play

Pass 25 Apr 2016 94,810 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 94,810 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,289 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,468 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 83,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,766 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 70,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 69,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,581 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,079 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 64,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,849 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 54,299 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 50,046 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 43,344 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 35,442 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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RF03 TXU is a 2003 Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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RF03 TXU is a 2003 Mini One, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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