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SJ03 SWG

2003 Mini One

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests34 (23 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

100,292 mi
Last recorded100,292 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini One70,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 SWG
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 100,292 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 100,286 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 97,687 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 1 Feb 2024 86,203 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 86,122 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 86,118 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 85,656 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 85,656 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 84,661 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 84,162 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 83,537 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 83,534 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 82,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 May 2018 80,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 78,121 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 May 2017 78,121 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 75,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 May 2016 75,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 72,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,063 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 67,844 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 62,160 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 62,134 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 56,073 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 49,946 miles

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

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

front number plate is cracked, still secure and legible

Pass 27 May 2010 45,614 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 42,212 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 35,095 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 35,085 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,483 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 20,655 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 20,645 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,059 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 17,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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SJ03 SWG is a 2003 Mini One in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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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What year was SJ03 SWG registered?

SJ03 SWG is a 2003 Mini One, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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