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FD03 NMX

2003 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,754 mi
Last recorded87,754 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 NMX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 87,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 87,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 79,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Fail 2 Mar 2020 79,716 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler cap seal perishing.

Localised brake pipes corrosion. Some previously greased, presume corrosion, and some not fully visible.

Nearside Rear tyre worn to legal limit!

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 63,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on extreme outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,837 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 50,545 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 50,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 45,083 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 41,482 miles

front brake pads @ 2000 miles

Pass 8 Feb 2012 39,463 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 36,426 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,417 miles

O/S/R Tyre down to 2.5mm

Pass 13 Jan 2009 30,478 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,748 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,545 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 25,545 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND N/S/R TYRE HAVE BEEN FITTED INSIDE OUT

Pass 5 May 2006 21,198 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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FD03 NMX is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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FD03 NMX is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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