BC03 CXW
2003 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MINI
- Year
- 2003
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- RED
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 5 March 2027 (263 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 33,712 mi
AI verdict AVOID 27/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2003 Mini has 35 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 33,712 miles. The mileage trajectory shows a critical 99,967-mile discrepancy in 2022, raising serious fraud concerns.
The MOT history shows a critical 99,967-mile discrepancy on 10 Feb 2022 (10,034 mi) and 16 Feb 2022 (110,001 mi), indicating a potential odometer fraud.
Things to check
- MOT history shows 6 failures and 5 major defects across critical systems.
- Recurring suspension failures (5 major) and emissions failures (4 major) are severe.
- Critical 99,967-mile discrepancy on 10 Feb 2022 (10,034 mi) and 16 Feb 2022 (110,001 mi) suggests odometer fraud.
- Brake hose corrosion (MAJOR) on 15 Jul 2019 and 16 Feb 2024 indicates systemic neglect.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until March 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recent MOT failures or major defects are recorded on the most recent test.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) suggests a generally safe vehicle design.
- The vehicle has a consistent, albeit low, annual mileage of 4,987 miles/year.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 21/35 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | PASS | 33,712 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2007 | PASS | 43,612 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2007 | PASS | 44,472 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2008 | FAIL | 58,044 mi |
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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| Jul 2008 | PASS | 58,044 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2009 | FAIL | 68,985 mi |
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) USER ENTERED sill covers fitted
|
| Jul 2009 | PASS | 69,009 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) USER ENTERED sill covers fitted
|
| Jul 2010 | FAIL | 77,136 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) USER ENTERED rear brake discs slightly worn
|
| Jul 2010 | PASS | 77,320 mi |
USER ENTERED rear brake discs slightly worn
|
| Jul 2011 | FAIL | 83,423 mi |
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED Movement in nearside front seat back
|
| Jul 2011 | PASS | 83,426 mi |
USER ENTERED Movement in nearside front seat back
|
| Jul 2012 | FAIL | 89,152 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) USER ENTERED Nail in offside front tyre USER ENTERED front brake discs worn
|
| Jul 2012 | PASS | 89,153 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) USER ENTERED front brake discs worn
|
| Jun 2013 | PASS | 92,840 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2014 | FAIL | 95,118 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) USER ENTERED rear number plate deteriorating USER ENTERED oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections
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| Jun 2014 | PASS | 95,118 mi |
USER ENTERED rear number plate deteriorating USER ENTERED oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections
|
| Jun 2015 | PASS | 96,880 mi |
USER ENTERED oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections USER ENTERED rear number plate deteriorating USER ENTERED offside front lower suspension arm mounting ball joint has slight wear USER ENTERED nearside and offside front inner tyre sidewalls damaged
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| Jun 2015 | FAIL | 96,880 mi |
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) USER ENTERED oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections USER ENTERED rear number plate deteriorating USER ENTERED offside front lower suspension arm mounting ball joint has slight wear USER ENTERED nearside and offside front inner tyre sidewalls damaged
|
| Jun 2016 | FAIL | 98,585 mi |
FAIL Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g) ADVISORY oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) ADVISORY Offside Front tyre sidewalls damaged ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre sidewalls damaged ADVISORY Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded ADVISORY item removed drivers vision prior to test FAIL Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top capping (2.4.G.1)
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| Jun 2016 | PASS | 98,609 mi |
ADVISORY oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections ADVISORY Offside Front tyre sidewalls damaged ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre sidewalls damaged ADVISORY Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded ADVISORY item removed drivers vision prior to test
|
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 100,082 mi |
ADVISORY oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) ADVISORY brake pipes obscured by fuel tank unable to carry out full inspections ADVISORY both front tyre sidewalls damaged ADVISORY Offside Front metal brake pipe rusted
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| Jun 2018 | PASS | 101,439 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test furry dice
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| Jul 2019 | FAIL | 104,113 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play when loaded (5.1.3 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY suggest further investigation rear brake condition
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| Jul 2019 | PASS | 104,113 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play when loaded (5.1.3 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY suggest further investigation rear brake condition
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| Jan 2021 | FAIL | 107,491 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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| Jan 2021 | PASS | 107,497 mi |
ADVISORY Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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| Feb 2022 | FAIL | 110,001 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Emissions not tested engine over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))
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| Feb 2022 | PASS | 10,034 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Feb 2023 | FAIL | 112,241 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Mar 2023 | PASS | 112,249 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Feb 2024 | FAIL | 113,311 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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| Feb 2024 | PASS | 113,366 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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| Feb 2025 | FAIL | 114,718 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
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| Feb 2025 | PASS | 114,778 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 115,676 mi |
ADVISORY exhaust system weak
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