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FD53WRO
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Yellow
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration FD53WRO
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Yellow
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 23 Jun 2027
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
34
Total Tests
22
Passes
12
Failures
64.71%
Pass Rate
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127 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 115,709 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
24 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 115,709 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,505 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 113,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,116 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- petrol tank strap corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 111,116 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- petrol tank strap corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,908 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2024 16 Jun 202316 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,127 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Underside Corroded
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre's Wearing Uneven
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,310 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- O/S/R Tyre Wearing Uneven
- Underside Corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 101,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Underside Corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- O/S/R Tyre Wearing Uneven
1 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,060 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Spare tyre defective flat
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre stepping on inside edge
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
1 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 101,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Spare tyre defective flat
- Offside Rear Tyre stepping on inside edge
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,291 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2020 21 Jun 20198 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,221 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2020 8 Feb 20191 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,836 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2019 1 Feb 20181 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 95,836 MI
1 Feb 20183 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,906 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes corroded <recommend rust treatment> (3.6.B.2c)
6 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 833,457 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2017 6 Feb 201630 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,376 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
28 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,553 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
28 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
11 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,531 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
12 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,572 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
12 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,572 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 58,819 MI
14 Jan 201214 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,819 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2013 14 Jan 201215 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,927 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2012 15 Jan 20119 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,088 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2011 9 Jan 201010 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,598 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
17 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,846 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
16 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
19 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,243 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2008 19 Jan 20072 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,194 MI
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FD53WRO was registered on 2003-10-01
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