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GF53CBV
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration GF53CBV
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
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97 Total Defects Recorded
14 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 124,359 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- brake pad warning light on
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
7 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 124,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s + o/s (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault + t/c on (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- brake pad warning light on
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
25 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 117,559 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad waring lamp on
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
23 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 117,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- brake pad waring lamp on
26 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,039 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- exhaust corroding
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 113,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Power steering pipe/hose leaking feed pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- exhaust corroding
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 113,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Fuel tank strap corroded and weakened
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,277 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,598 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 98,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,683 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
2 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 93,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
4 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,383 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,716 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2019 25 Jun 20262 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
26 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,792 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018 25 Jun 202624 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 72,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Front bumper (6.1.B.1b)
28 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,593 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017 25 Jun 202625 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 63,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
29 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,813 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016 25 Jun 202625 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,199 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015 25 Jun 202625 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,186 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
30 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,064 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013 25 Jun 202613 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,723 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
8 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,941 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2010 25 Jun 20267 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,870 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2009 25 Jun 20262 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 13,537 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2008 25 Jun 20269 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,040 MI
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GF53CBV was registered on 2003-10-16
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