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2003 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration GF53MXG
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 130,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c)) 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
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,769 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Fuel tank bracket corrosion
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
10 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 130,707 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside bonnet lock faulty
- fuel tank straps have corrosion
- boot not opening
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 130,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel tank straps have corrosion
- boot not opening
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- nearside bonnet lock faulty
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,358 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake discs corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- alternator casing cracked
- unable to open boot area checked from back seats
- rear suspension components corroded
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from bleed screw(reservoir level low) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- fuel tank cradle corroded
- front metal brake pipes corroded
- coil springs corroded
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 129,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front metal brake pipes corroded
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from bleed screw(reservoir level low) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- alternator casing cracked
- coil springs corroded
- fuel tank cradle corroded
- rear brake discs corroded
- rear suspension components corroded
- tpms warning lamp illuminated
- unable to open boot area checked from back seats
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
22 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,133 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
12 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 128,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
17 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,237 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2018 24 Jun 20263 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 125,395 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
2 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,260 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear tyre perished
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
2 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 121,260 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre perished
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
19 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,669 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
15 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 117,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
30 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 113,342 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2014 24 Jun 202630 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 11,342 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2014 24 Jun 202614 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,575 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2013 24 Jun 202617 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,784 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2012 24 Jun 202616 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,511 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2010 24 Jun 20263 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,709 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2009 24 Jun 202614 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,924 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2008 24 Jun 20264 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,535 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2007 24 Jun 20264 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 39,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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GF53MXG was registered on 2003-09-27
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