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2003 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration SW03HXC
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 113,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad warning wire loose (1.9.2a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Emissions not tested Could not get engine to temperate because of coolant leak. (7.3.A.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- brake pad warning light staying on, on bash board
21 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,768 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at backbox (7.1.2)
18 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,036 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- tyre pressure warning light on
- brake pad warning light on
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- tyre pressure warning light on
- rear number plate lamps lenses missing
- brake pad warning light on
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,583 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 95,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,632 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,398 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2014 11 Jun 20263 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,117 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2012 11 Jun 20261 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 82,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
2 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,223 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2011 11 Jun 202630 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
15 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,441 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2010 11 Jun 202628 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,320 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2009 11 Jun 202627 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 59,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
15 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,412 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2008 11 Jun 202619 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 51,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,435 MI
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SW03HXC was registered on 2003-06-27
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