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GF53CDE
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration GF53CDE
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
20
Passes
13
Failures
60.61%
Pass Rate
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169 Total Defects Recorded
10 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 122,124 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple near excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple (1.1.11 (c))
7 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 122,121 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear nearing excessive & Nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple near excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
16 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 120,480 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Near excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 120,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- TPMS on
- Oil leak, but not excessive Near excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Near excessive (3.3 (b) (i))
29 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,982 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
25 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 115,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,673 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 112,670 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Backbox bracket loose
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,345 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated
- steering slightly notchy on lock to lock inspection
- fuel cap seal perishing
- Rear exhaust heat shield loose
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
9 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear 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
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount bush (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel cap seal perishing
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated
- Rear exhaust heat shield loose
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- steering slightly notchy on lock to lock inspection
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,847 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
6 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,056 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,056 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
1 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front wipers in poor condition
- Nearside 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 Front 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))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- corrosion under side vehicle in places
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,761 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- all 4 brake pipes slightly corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- all 4 brake pipes slightly corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,943 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front tyre perished
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,773 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- offside and nearside rear brake pipes starting to corrode
- nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode
2 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,773 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode
- offside and nearside rear brake pipes starting to corrode
4 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,098 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Nearside front steel brake pipe starting to corrode
14 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,361 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,909 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
10 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,436 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,563 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
23 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 54,563 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,655 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2011 27 Jun 202614 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,948 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2010 27 Jun 202620 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,276 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
1 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,546 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2008 27 Jun 202624 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 35,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
5 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,339 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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GF53CDE was registered on 2003-11-28
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