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DF53FNW
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration DF53FNW
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 07 Jul 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
12 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,934 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Coolant leak ()
11 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 123,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coolant leak ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,285 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,405 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
17 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
7 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,216 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 107,216 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
16 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,446 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
2 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,509 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2020 20 Jun 202631 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,035 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under body corrosion
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,856 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under body corrosion
- tyre wear near side front
1 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,085 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017 20 Jun 202628 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,057 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2015 20 Jun 202616 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,288 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2014 20 Jun 202624 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,693 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2013 20 Jun 202624 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
21 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,627 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,627 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,736 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2011 20 Jun 202616 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 52,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,256 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2010 20 Jun 202619 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 48,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,797 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
11 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 36,797 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,460 MI
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DF53FNW was registered on 2003-12-15
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