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RN03 BYB

2003 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,702 mi
Last recorded145,702 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 BYB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 145,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 137,208 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2021 137,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2020 131,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 127,300 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 108,395 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 108,393 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres worn

Pass 12 Jun 2017 90,511 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 6 May 2016 82,661 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 82,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm bush---borderline (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,236 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 75,601 miles

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear of the floor

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2013 71,719 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 68,590 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencers rusted

Fail 30 Jun 2012 68,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust rear silencers rusted

Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,982 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 62,995 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 58,695 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,695 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 52,384 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 47,163 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 41,389 miles

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

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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RN03 BYB is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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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RN03 BYB is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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