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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 TFKMOT history

LB03 TFK is a black petrol MINI first used on 28 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2023
Mileage
177,429 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 TFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 TFK was last recorded at 177,429 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,429 miles · 11 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 177,429 miles
  • 2021 – 166,563 miles
  • 2020 – 155,266 miles
  • 2019 – 153,514 miles
  • 2018 – 153,510 miles
  • 2017 – 153,191 miles
  • 2016 – 149,865 miles
  • 2015 – 139,939 miles
  • 2014 – 122,778 miles
  • 2013 – 107,107 miles
  • 2012 – 100,271 miles
  • 2011 – 90,028 miles
  • 2010 – 85,525 miles
  • 2009 – 78,830 miles
  • 2008 – 66,675 miles
  • 2007 – 51,284 miles
  • 2006 – 37,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,429 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,429 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    177,429 miles
    Test number
    119737331672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail177,429 miles (+10,866)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,429 miles
    Test number
    453776943949
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass166,563 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    166,563 miles
    Test number
    730347245540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail166,563 miles (+11,297)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,563 miles
    Test number
    658571484358
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass155,266 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    155,266 miles
    Test number
    861991018027
    • AdvisoryAll suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Fail155,266 miles (+1,752)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,266 miles
    Test number
    199707876912
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass153,514 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    153,514 miles
    Test number
    654762916909
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront WASHERS POOR
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail153,514 miles (+4)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,514 miles
    Test number
    313613264348
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 POLISH (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront WASHERS POOR
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass153,510 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    153,510 miles
    Test number
    968084714162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose centre rear...

  10. Fail153,510 miles (+319)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,510 miles
    Test number
    913777660657
    • MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen x2 (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose centre rear...

  11. Pass153,191 miles (+3,326)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    153,191 miles
    Test number
    703259525424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE PERISHED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear BRAKE STICKY
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass149,865 miles (+9,926)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    149,865 miles
    Test number
    813344322963
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight inner edge both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak engine

  13. Fail139,939 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,939 miles
    Test number
    366624325407
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak engine

  14. Pass139,939 miles (+17,161)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    139,939 miles
    Test number
    467634225210
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak engine

  15. Pass122,778 miles (+15,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    122,778 miles
    Test number
    945785624288
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass107,107 miles (+6,836)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    107,107 miles
    Test number
    626605023204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  17. Pass100,271 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    100,271 miles
    Test number
    286379802249
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel Cap Seal, deteriorated But still Maintains a positive seal

  18. Fail100,271 miles (+10,243)3 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,271 miles
    Test number
    679509002273
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel Cap Seal, deteriorated But still Maintains a positive seal

  19. Pass90,028 miles (+4,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    90,028 miles
    Test number
    446134421247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass85,525 miles (+6,695)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    85,525 miles
    Test number
    183396420206
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs acessively worn

  21. Pass78,830 miles (+12,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    78,830 miles
    Test number
    602603209277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass66,675 miles (+15,391)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,675 miles
    Test number
    381743808282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,284 miles (+13,486)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,284 miles
    Test number
    262369997436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,798 miles
    Test number
    441319316208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 TFK

Does LB03 TFK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 TFK expired on 13 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 TFK?
The MOT on LB03 TFK expired on 13 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 TFK done?
LB03 TFK was recorded at 177,429 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 8,719 miles a year.
Has LB03 TFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 TFK has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB03 TFK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 TFK find?
LB03 TFK passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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