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EJ03 XBU

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

159,218 mi
Last recorded159,218 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 XBU
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 159,218 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 159,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 154,047 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 154,045 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 153,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective tail box rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shields loose

n/s/f brake discs rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2019 153,744 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective tail box rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shields loose

n/s/f brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2018 150,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

tail box

Fail 16 Oct 2018 150,149 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tail box

Pass 17 Oct 2017 145,129 miles

exhaust tail box rubbers split

Fail 10 Oct 2017 145,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tail box rubbers split

Pass 21 Sep 2016 142,900 miles

Exhaust back box rubber mounts split but still supports exhaust system.

Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 142,900 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust back box rubber mounts split but still supports exhaust system.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 134,902 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 134,887 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 127,358 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 124,460 miles

both fuel tank strappes starting to corroade

both rear tyres on legal limit

near side and off side front to rear brake pipes starting to corroad

off side rear spring corroaded

rear silencer starting to corrade

Fail 4 Jan 2013 120,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer deterating

Pass 4 Jan 2013 120,527 miles

rear silencer deterating

Pass 26 Jan 2012 115,184 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 115,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 97,389 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 81,881 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 68,115 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 54,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked.

nearside font tyre is worn bald on the outer edge.

Fail 29 Feb 2008 54,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked.

nearside font tyre is worn bald on the outer edge.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 43,055 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 27,421 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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EJ03 XBU is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,206 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ03 XBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ03 XBU is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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