
MINI
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LE03 YFJMOT history
LE03 YFJ is a red petrol MINI first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2021 and it has passed 6 of 13 MOT tests, with 132,204 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Dec 2021
- Mileage
- 132,204 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 13
- 6 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,057 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE03 YFJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Dec 2021
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Dec 2021 (Fail)
Mileage history
LE03 YFJ was last recorded at 132,204 miles on 1 Dec 2021, 9,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 122,536 miles · 2 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 9,668 miles
- Average per year
- 5,057 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 132,204 miles
- 2020 – 122,536 miles
- 2019 – 106,294 miles
- 2017 – 104,911 miles
- 2016 – 102,886 miles
- 2015 – 98,959 miles
- 2014 – 95,590 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox/centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Protective wing cover missing showing sharp screws (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
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.
Engine light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear exhaust silencer corroeded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
13 tests since 4 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail132,204 miles (+9,668)10 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,204 miles
- Test number
- 246642216021
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox/centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Protective wing cover missing showing sharp screws (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass122,536 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 122,536 miles
- Test number
- 457958671583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,531 miles (+16,237)8 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,531 miles
- Test number
- 705389982593
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,294 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 106,294 miles
- Test number
- 201997314059
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Fail106,290 miles (+1,379)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,290 miles
- Test number
- 645487780704
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Pass104,911 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 104,911 miles
- Test number
- 785314766977
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail104,902 miles (+2,016)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,902 miles
- Test number
- 420287841691
- FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass102,886 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 102,886 miles
- Test number
- 231083800441
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroeded
Fail102,885 miles (+3,926)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,885 miles
- Test number
- 668414103049
- FailureOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroeded
Pass98,959 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 98,959 miles
- Test number
- 262158280734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,952 miles (+3,362)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,952 miles
- Test number
- 960472009186
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass95,590 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 95,590 miles
- Test number
- 105098644283
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail95,581 miles2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,581 miles
- Test number
- 476787444229
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LE03 YFJ
- Does LE03 YFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE03 YFJ expired on 1 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE03 YFJ?
- The MOT on LE03 YFJ expired on 1 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE03 YFJ done?
- LE03 YFJ was recorded at 132,204 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2021, an average of 5,057 miles a year.
- Has LE03 YFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE03 YFJ has failed 7 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on LE03 YFJ 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 YFJ find?
- LE03 YFJ failed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2021 with 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: brake pedal anti-slip provision missing; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox/centre pipe, and 17 more.
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