BL03 YRJ

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
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1364 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 4 May 2021
Last recorded mileage
60,696 mi

AI verdict AVOID 45/100

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 26 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 60,696 miles. The vehicle is also currently untaxed and has no valid MOT.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 9,690 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but a significant 2019 service gap is noted.

Things to check

  • Dangerous Windscreen defect recorded on 2006-02-09, a serious safety failure.
  • Dangerous Steering failure on 2006-02-09, indicating a critical safety system defect.
  • Major Suspension failures on 2006-07-29 and 2007-04-14, showing recurring structural neglect.
  • Major Brake failures on 2006-07-29 and 2007-04-14, with advisories for corrosion, a recurring safety concern.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) suggests a strong safety record for its age.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or round numbers, indicating honest odometer readings.
  • The 2006-02-09 retest PASS after addressing dangerous defects shows the owner's ability to rectify critical issues.
  • The 2007-04-14 retest PASS after addressing major suspension issues demonstrates the owner's proactive maintenance.

Mileage history

Feb 2006: 60,696 mi FAILFeb 2006: 60,696 mi PASSJul 2006: 70,580 mi PASSApr 2007: 76,060 mi PASSApr 2008: 80,515 mi PASSApr 2008: 80,515 mi FAILJul 2008: 81,616 mi PASSJul 2009: 83,773 mi PASSJul 2010: 86,285 mi FAILJul 2010: 86,285 mi PASSJul 2011: 89,720 mi PASSJul 2012: 93,692 mi PASSJul 2013: 97,670 mi FAILJul 2013: 97,671 mi PASSJan 2014: 100,123 mi FAILJan 2014: 100,123 mi PASSFeb 2014: 100,147 mi PASSOct 2015: 126,668 mi FAILOct 2015: 126,673 mi PASSOct 2016: 142,722 mi PASSOct 2017: 155,758 mi FAILOct 2017: 155,763 mi PASSNov 2018: 162,174 mi FAILDec 2018: 162,174 mi PASSApr 2020: 168,158 mi FAILMay 2020: 168,158 mi PASS168k114k61kFeb 2006May 2020

MOT test history — 17/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2006 FAIL 60,696 mi
FAIL Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Feb 2006 PASS 60,696 mi None recorded
Jul 2006 PASS 70,580 mi None recorded
Apr 2007 PASS 76,060 mi None recorded
Apr 2008 PASS 80,515 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside front tyre
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Apr 2008 FAIL 80,515 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 Nail in nearside front tyre
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Jul 2008 PASS 81,616 mi
USER ENTERED knock on steering rack
USER ENTERED engine under cover fitted
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Jul 2009 PASS 83,773 mi None recorded
Jul 2010 FAIL 86,285 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2010 PASS 86,285 mi None recorded
Jul 2011 PASS 89,720 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2012 PASS 93,692 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Jul 2013 FAIL 97,670 mi
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Jul 2013 PASS 97,671 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Jan 2014 FAIL 100,123 mi
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Jan 2014 PASS 100,123 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Feb 2014 PASS 100,147 mi
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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oct 2015 FAIL 126,668 mi
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
ADVISORY rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. both (4.1.A.1a)
FAIL Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. both (4.1.A.1a)
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oct 2015 PASS 126,673 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oct 2016 PASS 142,722 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oct 2017 FAIL 155,758 mi
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oct 2017 PASS 155,763 mi
ADVISORY Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nov 2018 FAIL 162,174 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Road wheel fixing missing all four (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY oil leak to engine
ADVISORY some leds of high level stop not working but less than 50%
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Dec 2018 PASS 162,174 mi
ADVISORY oil leak to engine
ADVISORY some leds of high level stop not working but less than 50%
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Apr 2020 FAIL 168,158 mi
MAJOR Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strange tread formation center 2 line full depth. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension mounts for rear swing arms. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Door cards missing
May 2020 PASS 168,158 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strange tread formation center 2 line full depth. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension mounts for rear swing arms. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Door cards missing

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