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GL53TXT
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration GL53TXT
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
18
Passes
11
Failures
62.07%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
12 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 125,208 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Chip on the windscreen
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 125,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Chip on the windscreen
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 108,714 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside Rear, Offside Rear & Offside Front - slightly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside Front & Offside Front (1.1.11 (c))
26 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 108,504 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 108,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly? (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,911 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front & Offside Front - inner steering arm has play
27 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 101,911 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front & Offside Front - inner steering arm has play
18 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,401 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- TPMS lamp illuminated
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pad warning lamp illuminated - but brake pads not worn down to the wear indicator
18 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 97,401 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pad warning lamp illuminated - but brake pads not worn down to the wear indicator
- TPMS lamp illuminated
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,093 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2020 26 Jun 20263 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Position lamp not working x2 side lights (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
15 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,098 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2018 26 Jun 202616 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,378 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- old age tyre on osr
9 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 73,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- old age tyre on osr
4 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,680 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,680 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,864 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,534 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,534 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,436 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
29 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,699 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
1 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,225 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2011 26 Jun 20261 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 48,225 MI
26 Jun 20261 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,047 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2010 26 Jun 202625 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,847 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2009 26 Jun 202625 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
2 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,547 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2008 26 Jun 20262 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 23,547 MI
26 Jun 202619 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,730 MI
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GL53TXT was registered on 2003-11-29
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