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2003 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration CV53FDX
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 09 May 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 100,346 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 100,323 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 100,323 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 95,434 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,571 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both fronts (5.2.3 (j))
- General under body corrosion
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rears (5.2.3 (j))
- Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 85,732 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,870 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2022 16 Jun 202623 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,166 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres worn on inside edge
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 75,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres worn on inside edge
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
29 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,922 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2020 16 Jun 20263 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,845 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
3 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 60,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- T.P.M.S. Warning light on
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
19 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,890 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)
31 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,806 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2017 16 Jun 20262 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,497 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2016 16 Jun 20261 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 40,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
4 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,588 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2015 16 Jun 20269 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,045 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2013 16 Jun 20267 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 37,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,710 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,414 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2009 16 Jun 202615 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,895 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2008 16 Jun 202626 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,797 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2007 16 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
CV53FDX was registered on 2003-10-27
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