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RV03 ARX

2003 Mini One

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,340 mi
Last recorded125,340 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mini One70,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 ARX
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 125,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 125,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached securing nut insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached securing nut insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 124,746 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 119,558 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 119,558 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 112,558 miles

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 106,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 16 Jun 2014 106,794 miles

oil leaks

Pass 26 Jun 2013 103,586 miles

heavy engine oil leaks

movement in both sides front lower arm rear bushes

slight blow exhaust centre silencer

Pass 28 Jun 2012 98,011 miles

engine oil leaks

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

movement in both sides front lower arm rear bushes

rear silencer blowing slightly

Fail 28 Jun 2012 98,011 miles

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

engine oil leaks

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

movement in both sides front lower arm rear bushes

rear silencer blowing slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2011 91,309 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 72,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear inner brake pads 'look' low?

Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,994 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,686 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

screen washers require un- blocking/ re- aligning

Pass 27 Jun 2007 29,933 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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RV03 ARX is a 2003 Mini One in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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RV03 ARX is a 2003 Mini One, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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