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2003 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration GF53OUE
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expires 08 Apr 2027
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 124,153 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
31 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 124,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
31 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,347 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 123,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 123,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 121,741 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2025 6 Jul 20266 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,588 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2024 6 Jul 202627 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 119,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
8 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,858 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 117,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,576 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2022 6 Jul 20263 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 113,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
7 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,061 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2021Reason(s) for failure
- offside rear tank support broken. Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 109,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- offside rear tank support broken. Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,569 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- tank strap corroded,
29 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 101,568 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- tank strap corroded,
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,921 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
23 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,790 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing ( rear bush) (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing ( rear bush) (2.5.B.1a)
- Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing ( rear bush) (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing ( rear bush) (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,665 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
29 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,661 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
21 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,384 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2015 6 Jul 202619 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 84,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
10 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,610 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2014 6 Jul 202623 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,156 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2013 6 Jul 202623 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
18 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,768 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2012 6 Jul 202624 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,247 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
22 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 49,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
2 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,319 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,668 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2009 6 Jul 202616 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
10 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,570 MI
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GF53OUE was registered on 2003-11-11
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