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CE53BFX
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration CE53BFX
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
19
Passes
14
Failures
57.58%
Pass Rate
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111 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 62,727 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
15 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 62,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 62,040 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 60,799 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 60,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 59,500 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 59,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 58,075 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
4 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 58,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
12 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 54,432 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2021 17 Jun 202612 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 54,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
7 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 53,139 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2020 17 Jun 20267 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 53,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
24 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,589 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,249 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2018 17 Jun 202623 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 48,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
2 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,279 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel cap seal deteriorated
- engine oil level low 1 litre required for emissions test
2 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 46,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel cap seal deteriorated
- engine oil level low 1 litre required for emissions test
24 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 43,711 MI
17 Jun 202624 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,711 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2016 17 Jun 202624 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,084 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2015 17 Jun 202622 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 39,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
18 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,507 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
18 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 35,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,641 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
28 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 30,980 MI
17 Jun 202628 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,980 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2012 17 Jun 20263 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,216 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
22 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 24,938 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,938 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 21,349 MI
Advisory 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)
19 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,349 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,695 MI
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CE53BFX was registered on 2003-09-01
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