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RO03 FJV

2003 Mini One

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,411 mi
Last recorded131,411 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini One70,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 FJV
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 131,411 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 131,411 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 123,398 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 123,398 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 122,503 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 122,503 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 117,758 miles

Front brake discs wear

Rear brake discs wear

Rear exhaust to back box

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 7 Mar 2017 109,145 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 101,600 miles

chip in screen zone B

o/s/r brake pipe corrosion

o/s/r tyre wear just legal

Pass 3 Mar 2015 93,739 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,018 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,223 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 78,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 68,041 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,966 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,936 miles

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

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

rear silencer corrodded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,558 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,394 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,089 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 14,974 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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RO03 FJV is a 2003 Mini One in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO03 FJV registered?

RO03 FJV is a 2003 Mini One, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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