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LM03 ZFA

2003 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,197 mi
Last recorded101,197 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 ZFA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 101,197 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 96,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fuel cap rubber perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2023 91,212 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also heavily cracked/perished ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 85,949 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 85,934 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 80,973 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 80,973 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))

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

No coolant

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 79,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 79,070 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 77,168 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 75,911 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Offside Rear top mount has slight movement

Fail 17 Jul 2018 75,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

No Coolant

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Offside Rear top mount has slight movement

Pass 27 Jul 2017 75,452 miles

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

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 75,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,612 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,470 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,071 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 53,990 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 45,073 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 28,560 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)

Pass 16 May 2008 16,210 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 3,685 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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LM03 ZFA is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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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LM03 ZFA is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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