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BJ03 VVD

2003 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,008 mi
Last recorded149,008 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VVD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 149,008 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 149,008 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 142,198 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap heavily corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 140,890 miles

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

Tank strap damaged but still holding

Pass 16 Mar 2018 139,746 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 139,718 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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BJ03 VVD is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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BJ03 VVD is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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