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YU03 ECT

2003 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,880 mi
Last recorded121,880 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mini One70,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 ECT
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 121,880 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2019 121,878 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 115,637 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))

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2017 113,953 miles

fuel tank cap seal perished/cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2016 109,683 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 106,560 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 103,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine overheating

Pass 17 Feb 2015 103,766 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine overheating

Pass 25 Feb 2014 97,652 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 97,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 91,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Feb 2012 78,598 miles

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

rear tyres wearing uneven accoss tread

Fail 17 Feb 2012 78,598 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres wearing uneven accoss tread

Pass 18 Feb 2011 65,416 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 65,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 64,908 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 64,908 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2009 62,152 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 62,151 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 May 2008 59,765 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 56,700 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 53,006 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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YU03 ECT is a 2003 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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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YU03 ECT is a 2003 Mini One, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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