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WV03 GNF

2003 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,100 mi
Last recorded134,100 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 GNF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2021 134,100 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished and cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 130,844 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 130,844 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 122,163 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 113,003 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 102,478 miles

both rear brake discs becoming worn and corroded

both rear shock absorber casings becoming corroded

exhaust system becoming corroded

nearside rear brake pipe and unions becoming corroded

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,221 miles

both rear brake pipes becoming corroded

both rear trailing arm forward bushes becoming perished

rear exhaust rubber mounting incomplete but holding effectively

Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,682 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 71,682 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,552 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 59,134 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 20 Apr 2012 59,132 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,035 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,192 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Apr 2009 53,197 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

very slight gearbox oil leak from driveshaft to gearbox oil seals

Pass 12 Apr 2008 50,382 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,563 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 47,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,272 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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WV03 GNF is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 69,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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WV03 GNF is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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