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GJ03 OZU

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,122 mi
Last recorded71,122 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 OZU
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2009 71,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

rear number plate deteriorating

slight front brake judder

Pass 18 Apr 2008 61,532 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 61,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 50,977 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 50,977 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 40,926 miles

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

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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GJ03 OZU is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GJ03 OZU, 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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What year was GJ03 OZU registered?

GJ03 OZU is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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