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2003 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration SC03LDY
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 120,745 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TRILOBE (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
15 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,237 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front 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))
- Coolant leak ()
6 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 117,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
26 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,156 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
25 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 113,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
10 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,917 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
2 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 108,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,269 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2021 11 Jun 202614 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,057 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2020 11 Jun 202613 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 98,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) 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
2 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,122 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2019 11 Jun 20262 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,121 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
16 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,843 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2018 11 Jun 202616 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
22 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,516 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2017 11 Jun 202627 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,737 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2016 11 Jun 20266 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,117 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2013 11 Jun 202620 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,348 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2013 11 Jun 202617 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 74,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
16 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 74,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,753 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2012 11 Jun 202622 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 71,753 MI
11 Jun 202626 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,281 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,885 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
15 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,901 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2008 11 Jun 202615 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 44,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,078 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2007 11 Jun 202614 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 40,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
16 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 17,607 MI
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SC03LDY was registered on 2003-08-15
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