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SW03YDM
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW03YDM
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
16
Passes
12
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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143 Total Defects Recorded
1 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 159,680 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside handbrake performance low
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- full underbody undersealed
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 158,829 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
16 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,285 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish
- Nearside Rear tyre low 2mm
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in both o/s and n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 134,047 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 134,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
22 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,701 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- exhaust rubbers all split
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
22 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 130,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside hand brake performance poor
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- exhaust rubbers all split
6 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,417 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear both brakes binding on slightly (when rotating wheels by hand)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside mirror glass cracked
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
6 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 112,417 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear both brakes binding on slightly (when rotating wheels by hand)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside mirror glass cracked
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
22 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,667 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2016 8 Jun 202621 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 107,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
30 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,347 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 100,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,298 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 96,298 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,778 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
27 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
21 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,229 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 8 Jun 202617 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,187 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 80,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,867 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2011 8 Jun 202627 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,902 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010 8 Jun 202626 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 70,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,431 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 65,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 55,253 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2008 8 Jun 202621 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,400 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW03YDM was registered on 2003-03-01
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