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AV53WHU
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration AV53WHU
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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113 Total Defects Recorded
8 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 146,935 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
7 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 146,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 145,622 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 145,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 143,984 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,822 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,747 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Subframe corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Light unit cracked - function not affected
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Bumper slightly insecure - unlikely to fall off
27 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 142,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Subframe corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Bumper slightly insecure - unlikely to fall off
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Light unit cracked - function not affected
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,462 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
17 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 139,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
12 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,740 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pipe to n/s/f hose slightly corroded
- o/s/f inner c.v boot slight leak
- n/s/f wheel bearing slight play
13 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,895 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake discs corroded and worn on inner face
16 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,835 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres worn low
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 108,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres worn low
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,218 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
14 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,502 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2015 14 Jun 202613 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,822 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,825 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,684 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012 14 Jun 202612 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,297 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
28 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,816 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010 14 Jun 202631 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,485 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009 14 Jun 202625 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,855 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008 14 Jun 202628 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,256 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2007 14 Jun 202623 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 38,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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AV53WHU was registered on 2003-10-31
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