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MA03 DVJ

2003 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,012 mi
Last recorded129,012 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 DVJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 129,012 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 126,926 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 126,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 115,168 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2022 115,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak water ;leak in engine bay ()

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 111,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

knock/noise in steering

Pass 11 Nov 2019 107,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 98,797 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 98,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 90,720 miles

front brake judder

nearside main metal brake pipe corrded

oil leak

play in neaside steering arm

rear discs worn

Fail 5 Oct 2017 90,720 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake judder

nearside main metal brake pipe corrded

oil leak

play in neaside steering arm

rear discs worn

Pass 10 Oct 2016 84,343 miles

Upper Body has slight corrosion slight rust near rear subframe front mountings both sides (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

fuel cap o ring seal starting to break up

Pass 15 Oct 2015 78,536 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 7 May 2014 67,377 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 27 Mar 2013 58,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,509 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,744 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,058 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,899 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,708 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,060 miles

n/s rear stop light faded

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,336 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 26,306 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 26,306 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 20,992 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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MA03 DVJ is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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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MA03 DVJ is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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