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MT52 GDU

2003 Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,012 mi
Last recorded125,012 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mini One70,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 GDU
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 125,012 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

oil light on

Fail 10 Jul 2020 125,004 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

oil light on

Pass 29 May 2019 115,172 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 108,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 108,400 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective main beam insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,537 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 96,536 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing brake pedal (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipe rusty

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes obscured by fuel tank unable to carry out full inspections

item removed drivers vision prior to test

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 23 Nov 2015 93,283 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 93,281 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 86,136 miles

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

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

N/S + O/S Rear number plate light covers missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/R Tyre outer side wall condition bad

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 86,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

N/S + O/S Rear number plate light covers missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/R Tyre outer side wall condition bad

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 80,503 miles

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

N/S/R + O/S/R Number plate light lens missing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 80,503 miles

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

N/S/R + O/S/R Number plate light lens missing

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,050 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,547 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 67,547 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs worn

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 59,224 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 51,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 51,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 42,990 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 42,990 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 34,525 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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MT52 GDU is a 2003 Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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MT52 GDU is a 2003 Mini One, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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