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2003 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration GL53TXE
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 09 Aug 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,064 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 87,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside 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))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 82,693 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
1 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 82,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear) of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear) of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
10 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 78,546 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2024 25 Jun 202610 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 78,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
10 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 75,038 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2023 25 Jun 202612 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,886 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from rear view mirror ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre valve slightly perished
- Offside Front Tyre valve slightly perished
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,889 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2021 25 Jun 202615 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 69,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
17 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,059 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,008 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front wiper blades starting to split.
- rear exhaust box corroded , not blowing.
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,059 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2018 25 Jun 20266 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,291 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,855 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
23 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,904 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,808 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
19 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,237 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,735 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,393 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
20 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,846 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2010 25 Jun 20262 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,831 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010 25 Jun 202619 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,494 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2009 25 Jun 20265 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,248 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2008 25 Jun 202629 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,611 MI
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GL53TXE was registered on 2003-12-15
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