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GF53OVG
2004 MINI MINI
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration GF53OVG
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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95 Total Defects Recorded
4 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 114,836 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
1 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,544 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack to nearside front lower corner of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Delaminating at crack in corner Vin / Chassis plate not fully vissable. (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 109,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Worn / corroded surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Worn / corroded surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached Wing / bonnet plastic trim insecure. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Engine Vacuum breather pipe leaking / broken valve. Engine oil fumes. (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel No full lock up on RBT. (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side No full lock up on RBT. (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. N/S/R 175/65R15 84H. O/S/R (and front tyres) 185/65R15 88H. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Large clip missing / CV boot insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal perished / splitting. (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Delaminating at crack in corner Vin / Chassis plate not fully vissable. (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack to nearside front lower corner of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,757 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly deteriorated giving poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly deteriorated giving poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 104,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes from fluid bottle (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly deteriorated giving poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly deteriorated giving poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
25 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,567 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 100,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Coolant leak ()
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
24 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,906 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 96,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear ) (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,289 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,289 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,421 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2020 5 Jul 202626 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 94,421 MI
5 Jul 20265 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,212 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2019 5 Jul 20269 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,915 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2018 5 Jul 20267 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
8 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,979 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2017 5 Jul 20267 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 76,979 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
5 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,150 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,677 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2015 5 Jul 20269 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,401 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2014 5 Jul 20266 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,114 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,012 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
29 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,770 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2011 5 Jul 202617 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,026 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2010 5 Jul 202611 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,586 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2009 5 Jul 202619 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,942 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,106 MI
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GF53OVG was registered on 2004-02-11
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