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FX53VGJ
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: White
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration FX53VGJ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
16
Passes
13
Failures
55.17%
Pass Rate
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151 Total Defects Recorded
29 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 158,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 153,493 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 153,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,383 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 144,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 138,618 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along floor (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,273 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front tyre wearing edges
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 135,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Coolant leak ()
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,978 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front rack end worn
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,444 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear subframe corroded
- front to rear brake pipes greased
6 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 127,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear subframe corroded
- front to rear brake pipes greased
19 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,750 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- underside corrosion
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
7 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,048 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 105,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,346 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015 4 Jun 202627 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
22 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,836 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 85,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 75,376 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,376 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,304 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2012 4 Jun 202630 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,206 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2011 4 Jun 202628 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,993 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- 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)
30 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 50,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
11 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,377 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 42,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,887 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
17 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 32,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FX53VGJ was registered on 2003-09-11
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