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SC03MAM
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration SC03MAM
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
19
Passes
14
Failures
57.58%
Pass Rate
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166 Total Defects Recorded
9 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 213,902 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 212,096 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 212,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
3 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 207,597 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 207,597 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 198,492 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
3 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 198,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 190,666 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 190,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 190,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 178,337 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 178,337 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 167,291 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre wearing uneven on outer and inner side of tread pattern
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 167,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre wearing uneven on outer and inner side of tread pattern
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 152,166 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 152,166 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
17 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,635 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 139,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Stop lamp not working High level brake light (1.2.1b)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer rubber mounts (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 127,459 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
30 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 127,459 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 115,467 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,110 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2014 18 Jun 202614 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 105,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,577 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,266 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 84,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,558 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2011 18 Jun 20265 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,283 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2010 18 Jun 202620 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,413 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
20 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 63,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
27 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 59,011 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2008 18 Jun 202631 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,655 MI
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SC03MAM was registered on 2003-09-03
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