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MF03 VMZ

2003 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,133 mi
Last recorded112,133 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 VMZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 112,133 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 106,430 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 106,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 98,895 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 98,895 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 88,871 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers window faulty/not working

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Engine oil level below min. mark prior to emissions test topped up 0.5l

Engine oil warning lamp indicating fault

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gear box driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall & nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 88,871 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers window faulty/not working

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Engine oil level below min. mark prior to emissions test topped up 0.5l

Engine oil warning lamp indicating fault

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gear box driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall & nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 81,101 miles

Covers fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs pitted

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre pressure light on dash

oil leak

oil pressure light on dash

Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,938 miles

Covers fitted

Oil pressure warning light on dash

Tyre Pressure warning light on dash

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2017 78,217 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 78,217 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 74,100 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 67,957 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 61,859 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 61,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 54,401 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,416 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 48,254 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 41,349 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 33,669 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 27,039 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 21,631 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 21,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 123,476 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 112,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nail in tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2006 112,707 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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MF03 VMZ is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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MF03 VMZ is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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