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MF03MLK
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration MF03MLK
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
21
Passes
9
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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227 Total Defects Recorded
31 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 88,568 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- fuel cap seal in poor condition
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- rear exhaust section loose
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 88,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside 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
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- rear exhaust section loose
- fuel cap seal in poor condition
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
31 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 81,824 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- run flat tyres only fitted to rear of vehicle
- Rear corrosion to both shock absorbers
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72mm remaining and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 81,819 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components anti roll bar interfering with coil spring (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- run flat tyres only fitted to rear of vehicle
- brake pedal feels soft/spongy
- TPMS light illuminated
- Rear corrosion to both shock absorbers
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72mm remaining and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 76,737 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive advise further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear uneven wear in both tyres
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- slight footbrake travel
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
11 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 76,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight footbrake travel
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear uneven wear in both tyres
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive advise further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 75,676 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Corrosion to vehicle underside.
- Fuel cap seal perished.
- Fuel tank slightly loose Strap corroded. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and stepped, worn on inner edge, 5.4mm @centre of tread. 205/45R17 84V RFT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, 6.1mm @centre of tread. 205/45R17 84V RFT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
17 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 73,340 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and stepped, 6.5mm @centre of tread. 205/45R17 88W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and stepped, 5.5mm @centre of tread. 205/45R17 88W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Fuel tank slightly loose Tank straps corroded. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- Fuel cap seal perished.
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 73,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45R17 88W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) 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
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and stepped, 6.5mm @centre of tread. 205/45R17 88W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and stepped, 5.5mm @centre of tread. 205/45R17 88W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Fuel tank slightly loose Tank straps corroded. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- Fuel cap seal perished.
- Corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.
23 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 69,298 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside and nearside front brake disc back plates starting to corrode.
- Underside of vehicle starting to corrode.
- Steering rack inner joints have some wear/play.
- Rear suspension components starting to corrode.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside and nearside rear light clusters have ingress of moisture.
- Offside and nearside fuel tank support straps starting to corrode.
- Offside and nearside exhaust rear silencers starting to corrode.
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Fuel cap seal starting to perish.
22 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 69,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap seal starting to perish.
- Underside of vehicle starting to corrode.
- Steering rack inner joints have some wear/play.
- Rear suspension components starting to corrode.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside and nearside rear light clusters have ingress of moisture.
- Offside and nearside fuel tank support straps starting to corrode.
- Offside and nearside front brake disc back plates starting to corrode.
- Offside and nearside exhaust rear silencers starting to corrode.
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
29 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 67,248 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s rear exhaust box corroded
- underside of vehicle has surface corrosion forming
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
7 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,998 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Power steering damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills/sill ends. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Interment fault n/s headlamp.
- Headlamp aims deteriorated.
- Exhaust rusty.
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
1 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 64,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust rusty.
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Power steering damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills/sill ends. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Interment fault n/s headlamp.
- Headlamp aims deteriorated.
22 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,653 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
22 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,557 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and both rear silencers corroded
15 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 59,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear under side corrosion
- o/s/r exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and both rear silencers corroded
10 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,722 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017 25 Jun 202625 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,545 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,334 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2015 25 Jun 202625 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,923 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2014 25 Jun 202625 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 44,923 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,087 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,393 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 35,316 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,316 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,947 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,351 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,080 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2008 25 Jun 202625 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,462 MI
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