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DF54KSE
2005 MINI MINI
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration DF54KSE
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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117 Total Defects Recorded
18 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 102,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached heavily corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded central (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 97,986 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- power steering pipes corroded
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 97,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- power steering pipes corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,390 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- power steering pipes corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
15 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,428 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- exhaust system corroded
- power steering pipes corroded
12 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 87,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- exhaust system corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- power steering pipes corroded
13 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 80,222 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- 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))
4 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 80,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (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
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
19 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 80,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Sub-frame insecurely attached sub frame bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back nearside (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned main beam bulb (4.2.3 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,087 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2021 23 Jun 202628 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 70,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
27 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,937 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,712 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2019 23 Jun 202628 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing ball joint (2.4.G.3b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
25 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,647 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2018 23 Jun 202624 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,647 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
24 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,545 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,364 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2016 23 Jun 202620 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 58,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
25 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,725 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015 23 Jun 202628 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,249 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014 23 Jun 202626 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 51,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
9 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,212 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 23 Jun 202621 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,162 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,881 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,896 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2010 23 Jun 202631 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,067 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2009 23 Jun 202630 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 11,745 MI
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DF54KSE was registered on 2005-01-28
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