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2005 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration SW03NJW
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 12 Mar 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 89,200 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also suspension parts slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 85,886 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2026Advisory 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 82,797 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
23 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 80,076 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,310 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2023 19 Jun 202619 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,132 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
19 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 78,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory 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))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,665 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2021 19 Jun 202612 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 76,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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)
- TPMS light illuminated
11 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,649 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
10 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 72,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
10 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,979 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
9 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
12 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,663 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak filter ()
11 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,416 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs inner face corrosion (3.5.1i)
13 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,015 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2016 19 Jun 202616 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,066 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2015 19 Jun 202626 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,219 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2014 19 Jun 202622 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 46,216 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)
2 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,206 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,928 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 19 Jun 20261 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,191 MI
Expiry date: 29 Feb 2012 19 Jun 202628 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
30 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,895 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2010 19 Jun 202622 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,952 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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SW03NJW was registered on 2005-10-25
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