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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LE03 SYYMOT history

LE03 SYY is a grey petrol MINI first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2021.

LE03 SYY grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2022
Mileage
101,035 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 SYY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 SYY was last recorded at 101,035 miles on 22 Nov 2021, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,033 miles · 12 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 101,035 miles
  • 2019 – 100,575 miles
  • 2018 – 99,075 miles
  • 2016 – 96,439 miles
  • 2015 – 92,418 miles
  • 2014 – 89,479 miles
  • 2013 – 86,416 miles
  • 2012 – 81,866 miles
  • 2011 – 70,321 miles
  • 2010 – 63,203 miles
  • 2009 – 56,533 miles
  • 2008 – 50,024 miles
  • 2007 – 39,938 miles
  • 2006 – 35,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,035 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • All tyre valves splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,035 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,035 miles
    Test number
    566462898112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail101,033 miles (+458)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,033 miles
    Test number
    772807371594
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1:204% (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1:118% (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass100,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,575 miles
    Test number
    179176077553
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail100,575 miles (+29)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,575 miles
    Test number
    693186374931
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail100,546 miles (+1,471)8 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,546 miles
    Test number
    819372073589
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch liner hitting wheel on full lock
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass99,075 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,075 miles
    Test number
    636625409755
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyre valves splitting
    • AdvisoryDrivers parking brake performance poor

  7. Fail99,061 miles (+2,622)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,061 miles
    Test number
    148270061830
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyre valves splitting

  8. Pass96,439 miles (+4,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,439 miles
    Test number
    832163382750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner c/v boot split no ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edge

  9. Pass92,418 miles (+2,939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    92,418 miles
    Test number
    719342730613
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre small cut outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on ( offside rear pad warning wire broken )
    • AdvisoryEngine damp with oil

  10. Pass89,479 miles (+3,063)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    89,479 miles
    Test number
    825534454303
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine and steering rack damp with oil

  11. Pass86,416 miles (+4,550)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    86,416 miles
    Test number
    875464653316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,866 miles (+11,545)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    81,866 miles
    Test number
    489770752434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,321 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,321 miles
    Test number
    628957241338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,309 miles (+7,106)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,309 miles
    Test number
    205554741322
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass63,203 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,203 miles
    Test number
    653435950398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel cap sealing rubber perished
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 3mm

  16. Fail63,203 miles (+6,670)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,203 miles
    Test number
    494374050411
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel cap sealing rubber perished
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 3mm

  17. Pass56,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,533 miles
    Test number
    220058849327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,533 miles (+6,509)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,533 miles
    Test number
    162336649381
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,024 miles (+10,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    50,024 miles
    Test number
    250655258367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,938 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,938 miles
    Test number
    970853637284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,499 miles
    Test number
    402427966189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,499 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,499 miles
    Test number
    774397266162
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LE03 SYY

Does LE03 SYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 SYY expired on 21 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 SYY?
The MOT on LE03 SYY expired on 21 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 SYY done?
LE03 SYY was recorded at 101,035 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2021, an average of 4,246 miles a year.
Has LE03 SYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 SYY has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LE03 SYY 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 LE03 SYY find?
LE03 SYY passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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