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FP53TFZ
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: White
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration FP53TFZ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 27 Mar 2027
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
19
Passes
12
Failures
61.29%
Pass Rate
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100 Total Defects Recorded
27 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 114,170 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2027 5 Jun 202627 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 114,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
28 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 107,676 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear subframe corroded
27 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 107,675 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear subframe corroded
15 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 100,385 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,534 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
11 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 96,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,161 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
10 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 94,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
11 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,046 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 92,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,849 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,279 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Fuel cap seal deteriorating/cracking.
29 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 80,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring clip missing. (1.1.16 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap seal deteriorating/cracking.
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,495 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2018 5 Jun 20262 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 72,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
8 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,209 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- both front tyres border line
9 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,395 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2016 5 Jun 20263 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,425 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2015 5 Jun 202631 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
16 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,506 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,046 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2013 5 Jun 202613 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,324 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 44,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,407 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
15 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,883 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
7 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,443 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
7 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 28,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,336 MI
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FP53TFZ was registered on 2003-11-17
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