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2003 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration AP03FNJ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 15 Oct 2025
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 87,699 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 87,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
16 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,395 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- corrosion under the vehicle
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
10 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 82,378 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- corrosion under the vehicle
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
27 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 82,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Body panel likely to become detached side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket snapped off, (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- various corrosion on suspension, axle, sub frames front and rear
- heat shield loose over rear back box
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint section (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive strong advisory (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
3 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 76,768 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,292 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,640 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,663 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Number plate worn
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,067 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Inner sill corrosion
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Inner sill corrosion
25 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 59,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner sill corrosion
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Inner sill corrosion
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
25 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,135 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,029 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 54,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,430 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2016 16 Jun 20262 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,565 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
1 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,752 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 43,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
3 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,173 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 39,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
3 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,399 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
27 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,960 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,182 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2010 16 Jun 202625 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,097 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2009 16 Jun 202625 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,076 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
19 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,691 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2007 16 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AP03FNJ was registered on 2003-07-09
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