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2003 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration SW03AZA
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 84,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front wheel bearings could not be tested due to excessive brake binds
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,688 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod ()
9 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,561 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2019 12 Jun 202610 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,171 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2018 12 Jun 202610 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,750 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2017 12 Jun 202610 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 73,750 MI
12 Jun 20266 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,567 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)
6 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)
10 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,590 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2015 12 Jun 20269 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
11 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,832 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2014 12 Jun 202613 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,998 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2013 12 Jun 20267 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,913 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2012 12 Jun 202620 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,884 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2012 12 Jun 202617 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
26 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,858 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2012 12 Jun 202626 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,858 MI
12 Jun 202620 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,150 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2011 12 Jun 202624 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,937 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2010 12 Jun 202623 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 56,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,951 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2009 12 Jun 202628 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 52,951 MI
12 Jun 20269 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,066 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,340 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2007 12 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!
SW03AZA was registered on 2003-05-01
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