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DN53PLJ
2004 MINI MINI
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration DN53PLJ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
20
Passes
5
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
14 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 82,853 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2026 21 Jun 20262 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 77,883 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 75,199 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,503 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
30 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 72,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [both] (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,684 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,249 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,593 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2020 21 Jun 202630 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,230 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2019 21 Jun 202626 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,238 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2018 21 Jun 202624 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes x2 n/s o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread cracking
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking
- Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- oil leak
- rear exhaust corroded
23 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,109 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Rear exhaust silencer boxes corroded
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
22 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 58,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear exhaust silencer boxes corroded
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
14 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,774 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2016 21 Jun 20263 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,565 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,788 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2014 21 Jun 20261 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,061 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
29 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
17 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,683 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,616 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2011 21 Jun 20268 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,402 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2011 21 Jun 202616 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,792 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
8 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,843 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2009 21 Jun 202610 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,461 MI
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DN53PLJ was registered on 2004-01-23
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