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FD53LHH
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration FD53LHH
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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105 Total Defects Recorded
1 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 172,214 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component 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))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 172,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Coolant leak ()
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 165,280 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 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))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 165,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a)) 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
- Nearside 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
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 158,989 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens 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))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 158,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 151,996 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 151,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 144,965 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 139,708 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- nearside rear tyre close to legal limit
14 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 137,153 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2015 6 Jun 202622 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 133,235 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2014 6 Jun 202621 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 133,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 125,485 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2014 6 Jun 20262 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 125,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
31 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 111,662 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2013 6 Jun 202611 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 98,844 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2012 6 Jun 20269 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 98,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
8 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,218 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,916 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2010 6 Jun 20264 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 66,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
28 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,159 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,875 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2008 6 Jun 202623 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,075 MI
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FD53LHH was registered on 2003-11-14
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