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GF53JUK
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration GF53JUK
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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95 Total Defects Recorded
13 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 139,152 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 139,152 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 139,117 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Seats Removed Seat Belts Not Checked
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Lamp Flashes On and Off Randomly (4.2.3 (a) (i))
1 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 139,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Seats Removed Seat Belts Not Checked
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Lamp Flashes On and Off Randomly (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 139,103 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Rear Seats Missing at time of testing
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 139,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Seats Missing at time of testing
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,668 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 137,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Seat belt bracket not attached allowing seat belt to swing and cause harm to driver and passengers. (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers Drivers. (10.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Seat belt installation has a seat fitted to a flat rail, on a floor which has not been suitably reinforced Drivers. (10.1 (p)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,186 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 137,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,157 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,547 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
30 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,808 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 129,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both front and both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 129,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working nearside rear (1.1.C.1d)
- Front position lamp(s) not working offside front (1.1.A.3b)
- Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside ront (2.4.G.2)
- Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside front (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front inner (2.5.C.1a)
- advisory offside front and both rear tyres have nail in tread
- advisory fuel cap seal is deteriorated
- Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
4 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,001 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,424 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
6 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,242 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2014 26 Jun 20266 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 88,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
20 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,680 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2013 26 Jun 202627 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,928 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2012 26 Jun 202623 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,248 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2011 26 Jun 202623 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 63,248 MI
26 Jun 202630 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,014 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2010 26 Jun 202628 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,152 MI
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GF53JUK was registered on 2003-09-30
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