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LC03 HCA

2003 Mini One

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,183 mi
Last recorded93,183 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini One70,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 HCA
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 93,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 90,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2024 87,537 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 86,131 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also outer sidewall is worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 86,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also outer sidewall is worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 81,855 miles

N/S Number plate lamp cover is missing

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 81,850 miles

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

N/S Number plate lamp cover is missing

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 77,982 miles

N/S Number plate lamp cover missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 75,711 miles

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

Steering wheel structure rubber covering worn

Fail 6 Oct 2020 75,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Vertical aim inop (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Handbrake cable to caliper retaining clip missing (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Vertical aim inop (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Handbrake cable to caliper retaining clip missing (1.1.15 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering wheel structure rubber covering worn

Pass 4 Apr 2019 71,787 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 71,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,827 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 68,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 65,880 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 65,880 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 63,650 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 63,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2015 60,238 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 22 May 2015 60,238 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 20 May 2014 55,823 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small cut offside front tyre side wall not to canvas

Pass 20 May 2014 55,823 miles

small cut offside front tyre side wall not to canvas

Pass 8 May 2013 51,489 miles

Off side front wiper blade

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

Pass 21 May 2012 47,480 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 43,289 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 38,591 miles

Offside Front 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 7 May 2009 33,430 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,572 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,944 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 17,433 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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LC03 HCA is a 2003 Mini One in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 70,621 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC03 HCA is a 2003 Mini One, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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