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CV53FOU
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration CV53FOU
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 18 May 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
19 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,526 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2026 16 Jun 202627 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,216 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 121,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
4 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,134 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear seats untestable
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,136 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,493 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,601 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,292 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,071 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2018 16 Jun 202611 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,971 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2017 16 Jun 202614 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,495 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2016 16 Jun 202614 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,441 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2015 16 Jun 20269 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 68,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,904 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2014 16 Jun 202611 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,659 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 59,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Offside 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)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,166 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,598 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,375 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2010 16 Jun 20269 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,222 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2009 16 Jun 20269 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,222 MI
16 Jun 20263 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,314 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008 16 Jun 202625 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,695 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2007 16 Jun 202625 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 24,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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CV53FOU was registered on 2003-09-01
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