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GL53UVM
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration GL53UVM
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- 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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65 Total Defects Recorded
27 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 164,054 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 158,358 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section in front of trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Fuel tank strap corroded
- Fuel filler cap seal perished
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box cracked around weld (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust rear box hangers corroded
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,190 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge / wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside front outer drive shaft boot perished
24 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,506 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 142,506 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,872 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2022 20 Jun 202625 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 136,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
19 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,773 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2021 20 Jun 202618 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,271 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2020 20 Jun 202618 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,271 MI
20 Jun 202610 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,946 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- lower steering uj worn
4 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,499 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust section outer shell in poor condition
4 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 106,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing noisy
- rear exhaust section outer shell in poor condition
5 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,015 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust section outer shell in poor condition
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,220 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning light on
- engine light on
10 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,091 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,066 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,881 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,040 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2012 20 Jun 20265 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 65,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
6 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,446 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2011 20 Jun 20266 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 58,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,009 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2010 20 Jun 20263 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 52,009 MI
20 Jun 20261 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,181 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2009 20 Jun 20263 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,075 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2008 20 Jun 20264 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,045 MI
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GL53UVM was registered on 2003-12-10
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