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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front passenger seat removed at time of test
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 17 88w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front at hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear seats removed
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing of letter groups below minimum requirement (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing of letter groups below minimum requirement (0.1 (d))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc lightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc lightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small hole in tread (marked in chalk) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack & perish on outer edge + stepped on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & perished on outer edge + stepped on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipes corroding (at Flexi-hose connection).
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Glass clouding. (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Glass clouding. (1.1.A.3d)
Brake pipes corroding (at Flexi-hose connection).
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Glass clouding. (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Glass clouding. (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres slightly perished
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres slightly perished
fuel cap seal started to perish
nearside rear wheel inner rim slightly damaged
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust rear box corroded
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front switch mount insecure.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front switch mount insecure.
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front no plate slightly crack
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front no plate slightly crack
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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HL03 GLV is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
Across all 2003 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 74,227 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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HL03 GLV is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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