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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS03 HGFMOT history

LS03 HGF is a blue petrol MINI first used on 22 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LS03 HGF blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
114,479 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 HGF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 HGF was last recorded at 114,479 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,475 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,479 miles
  • 2024 – 106,014 miles
  • 2023 – 100,582 miles
  • 2022 – 97,387 miles
  • 2021 – 94,819 miles
  • 2020 – 93,460 miles
  • 2019 – 91,063 miles
  • 2018 – 88,966 miles
  • 2017 – 84,172 miles
  • 2016 – 79,220 miles
  • 2015 – 75,243 miles
  • 2014 – 70,386 miles
  • 2013 – 66,400 miles
  • 2012 – 63,420 miles
  • 2011 – 58,773 miles
  • 2010 – 54,442 miles
  • 2009 – 46,219 miles
  • 2008 – 40,314 miles
  • 2007 – 35,128 miles
  • 2006 – 29,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,479 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,479 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    114,479 miles
    Test number
    995641199285
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail114,475 miles (+8,461)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,475 miles
    Test number
    264701460828
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass106,014 miles (+5,432)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,014 miles
    Test number
    163247537637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,582 miles (+3,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    100,582 miles
    Test number
    367541764863
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,387 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,387 miles
    Test number
    341415740160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,819 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,819 miles
    Test number
    125766517288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,460 miles (+2,397)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,460 miles
    Test number
    450251667198
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass91,063 miles (+2,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,063 miles
    Test number
    445309095098
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,966 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,966 miles
    Test number
    303563819620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,172 miles (+4,952)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,172 miles
    Test number
    265880214536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,220 miles (+3,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,220 miles
    Test number
    929658115374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass75,243 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,243 miles
    Test number
    785714985116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,386 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,386 miles
    Test number
    857312294177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,400 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,400 miles
    Test number
    359916583151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,420 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,420 miles
    Test number
    637865252231
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail63,418 miles (+4,645)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,418 miles
    Test number
    658698142294
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass58,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,773 miles
    Test number
    355675241284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,773 miles (+4,331)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,773 miles
    Test number
    577675641213
    • Repaired at testNearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass54,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,442 miles
    Test number
    602501710248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,442 miles (+8,223)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,442 miles
    Test number
    444041700284
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • DangerousWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass46,219 miles (+5,905)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,219 miles
    Test number
    350512669144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to deteriorate slightly,showing slight cracks.

  22. Pass40,314 miles (+5,186)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,314 miles
    Test number
    834386688169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,128 miles
    Test number
    631484887115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,128 miles (+6,025)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,128 miles
    Test number
    923644887146
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass29,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,103 miles
    Test number
    762457156104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 HGF

Does LS03 HGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 HGF is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS03 HGF?
The MOT on LS03 HGF is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 HGF done?
LS03 HGF was recorded at 114,479 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 4,332 miles a year.
Has LS03 HGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 HGF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS03 HGF 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 LS03 HGF find?
LS03 HGF passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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