free car check
ML03FBV
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration ML03FBV
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 23 Jun 2027
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
⚠️
130 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 125,230 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- n/s front brake pad warning wire insecure
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
2 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,553 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- non standard exhaust system fitted
- Offside Rear brake pads, wear sensor wire not fitted to pad, wire twisted around brake hose
- Offside Front brake pipe corroding
- Nearside Front wheel inner rim slight damage
- Nearside Front brake pads wear sensor wire insecurley clipped
- Nearside Front brake pipe corroding
- stone chips in windscreen
- slight oil leak, power steering pipes DAMP!!
2 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 123,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake pipe corroding
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- stone chips in windscreen
- slight oil leak, power steering pipes DAMP!!
- non standard exhaust system fitted
- Offside Rear brake pads, wear sensor wire not fitted to pad, wire twisted around brake hose
- Offside Front brake pipe corroding
- Nearside Front wheel inner ri, slight damage
- Nearside Front brake pads wear sensor wire insecurley clipped
24 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,296 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake pipes slightly corroded
- Slight knock from steering
- Rear tyres wearing on edges
- Rear subframe rusty
- Rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside front wishbone bushes worn and movement detected
- General underbody corrosion present
20 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,707 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearings
- Slight knock from steering
- Slight exhaust blow
- Rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- Rear brake discs corroded and worn
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside front inner cv boot slightly leaking grease
- General underbody corrosion present
- Front wishbone bushes worn
26 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,905 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Steering knocking
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,786 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside front suspension bushes worn
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Steering rack noisey
- Slight knock from steering
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside front suspension bushes worn and damaged
20 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 113,786 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Steering rack noisey
- Slight knock from steering
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside front suspension bushes worn and damaged
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside front suspension bushes worn
5 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,221 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Various oil leaks
- Oil level low
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,640 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle underside slightly corroded
- Steering column universal joint slight play
- Rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside front wishbone bushes starting to split
- Offside front inner cv boot slightly splitting
24 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 108,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (Steering uj ) (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake pipes corroded but not excessive
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Underside of vehicle slightly corroded
- Offside front wishbone bushes worn
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,356 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Power steering leak from pump
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust blow centre section
14 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,060 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leaks
- Rear tyres getting low
- Rear discs worn
- Oil level low
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)
7 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear discs worn
- Rear tyres getting low
- Rear exhaust in poor condition
- Oil level low
- Oil leaks
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)
8 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,279 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Lambda reading slightly high. Possible slight leak of exhaust gas.
- Both rear tyres are wearing unevenly at the edge.
2 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,891 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,877 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2014 25 Jun 202619 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 80,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
10 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,925 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2013 25 Jun 202610 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 73,925 MI
25 Jun 202619 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,702 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2012 25 Jun 20267 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,041 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2011 25 Jun 20263 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 62,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
21 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,207 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2010 25 Jun 20263 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,243 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,073 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2008 25 Jun 20267 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 36,073 MI
25 Jun 202618 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,026 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2007 25 Jun 202616 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 23,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
You 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!
ML03FBV was registered on 2003-04-14
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.