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FA03 ZGJ

2003 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,583 mi
Last recorded114,583 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 ZGJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 114,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

general corrosion of all suspension and braking components.

Pass 6 May 2025 114,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front side light lens cracked

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

heatshield insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2025 114,112 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Indicator lens damaged.

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear lens damaged.

Pass 25 Mar 2024 101,527 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH, FRONT HEADLIGHTS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front O/S/F INDICATOR LENS, DAMAGED.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect SLIGHT, OIL LEAK. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 99,123 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 99,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

low coolant level

Pass 14 Feb 2022 97,203 miles

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

Front Coil spring worn BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 97,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring worn BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 95,144 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 94,019 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 92,167 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 85,061 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 85,061 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2017 78,003 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 12 May 2017 77,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside on lower limit (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 May 2016 67,867 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 67,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 57,975 miles

Off side rear wheel has a slight bind.

Pass 22 May 2014 46,350 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,261 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,662 miles

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

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

back box heavily corroded not blowing

o/s/r tyre has a small cut in tread no cords visable

slight brake bind on o/s/r

Fail 24 Aug 2011 30,235 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,235 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,959 miles

o/s rear metal brake pipe slightly coroded

Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,915 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,955 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 12,684 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 9,669 miles

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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FA03 ZGJ is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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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FA03 ZGJ is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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