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2003 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration FD53LHT
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 02 Nov 2024
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 184,829 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres wearing inner edge
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
1 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 184,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- Front tyres wearing inner edge
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 180,684 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2023 5 Jun 202627 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 180,675 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
28 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 176,513 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
30 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 172,155 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 167,947 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
29 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 167,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
1 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 163,235 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2019 5 Jun 20262 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 158,279 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 152,839 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 152,839 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 147,193 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2016 5 Jun 20263 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 140,276 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2015 5 Jun 202630 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 140,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
14 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 123,690 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,496 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
8 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 109,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 98,572 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2012 5 Jun 20262 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 98,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 87,757 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2011 5 Jun 20261 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 87,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
2 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,774 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 75,774 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,957 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
2 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 57,957 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
4 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,435 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
24 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 43,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,678 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2007 5 Jun 20263 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 33,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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FD53LHT was registered on 2003-11-17
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