BD03 ACF

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
27 March 2027 (286 days away)
Last recorded mileage
20,471 mi

AI verdict AVOID 34/100

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 31 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 20,471 miles. The vehicle's extremely low mileage for its age (4,927 miles/yr) and a 23-year-old vehicle with no recent clean passes make it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 4,927 miles/yr, averaging only 172 miles/year since 2003, which is highly unusual and raises significant concerns about its true condition and usage.

Things to check

  • MOT history shows 5 failures and 20 recurring advisories, indicating chronic neglect.
  • Brake system has 61 related advisories and 4 major failures across 8 tests.
  • Tyre condition has 11 related advisories and 1 DANGEROUS defect on Jan 2021.
  • The vehicle has been off-road for 2020, a significant red flag for long-term storage.

Working in its favour

  • MOT is currently valid until March 2027, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, suggesting good structural integrity.
  • No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT tests.

Mileage history

Jun 2006: 20,471 mi PASSJun 2007: 23,812 mi PASSJun 2008: 27,143 mi PASSJun 2009: 32,399 mi PASSJun 2010: 37,758 mi FAILJun 2010: 37,758 mi PASSJun 2011: 42,983 mi PASSJun 2011: 42,983 mi FAILJun 2012: 50,485 mi FAILJun 2012: 50,485 mi PASSJun 2013: 58,460 mi FAILJun 2013: 58,460 mi PASSJun 2014: 62,550 mi PASSJun 2014: 62,550 mi FAILJun 2015: 65,216 mi PASSJun 2016: 67,898 mi PASSSep 2017: 79,827 mi FAILSep 2017: 79,827 mi PASSSep 2018: 86,568 mi FAILSep 2018: 86,574 mi PASSNov 2019: 92,403 mi FAILDec 2019: 92,404 mi PASSJan 2021: 94,142 mi FAILJan 2021: 94,142 mi PASSFeb 2022: 97,786 mi FAILFeb 2022: 97,787 mi PASSFeb 2023: 101,590 mi FAILFeb 2023: 101,590 mi PASSFeb 2024: 104,506 mi PASSMar 2025: 107,413 mi PASSMar 2026: 114,476 mi PASS114k67k20kJun 2006Mar 2026

MOT test history — 20/31 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2006 PASS 20,471 mi None recorded
Jun 2007 PASS 23,812 mi None recorded
Jun 2008 PASS 27,143 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 PASS 32,399 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 FAIL 37,758 mi
PRS Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
USER ENTERED rear discs corroded exessivly
USER ENTERED front discs slightly corroded
USER ENTERED front pads low
Jun 2010 PASS 37,758 mi
USER ENTERED rear discs corroded exessivly
USER ENTERED front discs slightly corroded
USER ENTERED front pads low
Jun 2011 PASS 42,983 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 FAIL 42,983 mi
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Jun 2012 FAIL 50,485 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Emissions not tested (7.0)
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Jun 2012 PASS 50,485 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 FAIL 58,460 mi
PRS Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Jun 2013 PASS 58,460 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Jun 2014 PASS 62,550 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED both rear exhaust rubbers split
Jun 2014 FAIL 62,550 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED both rear exhaust rubbers split
Jun 2015 PASS 65,216 mi
USER ENTERED rear exhaust hangers burst but still securing exhaust
Jun 2016 PASS 67,898 mi
ADVISORY Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
ADVISORY Rear brake discs in poor condition on inner faces.
Sep 2017 FAIL 79,827 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Sep 2017 PASS 79,827 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Sep 2018 FAIL 86,568 mi
MAJOR Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY heat shield loose
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2018 PASS 86,574 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2019 FAIL 92,403 mi
MAJOR Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Dec 2019 PASS 92,404 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Jan 2021 FAIL 94,142 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY TPMs light on
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Jan 2021 PASS 94,142 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Feb 2022 FAIL 97,786 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Coolant leak
MAJOR Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2022 PASS 97,787 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Coolant leak
Feb 2023 FAIL 101,590 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Feb 2023 PASS 101,590 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Feb 2024 PASS 104,506 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Mar 2025 PASS 107,413 mi
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY areas of general corrosion
Mar 2026 PASS 114,476 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service and Park brake performances poor. (1.2.1 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Clutch pedal anti slip device missing.
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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