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HT53POA
2004 MINI MINI
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration HT53POA
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2004
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 29 Sep 2026
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
Pass Rate
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117 Total Defects Recorded
26 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 112,122 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front oil leak
22 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 112,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Fuel tank insecure tank support strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front oil leak
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
23 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,651 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 107,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,614 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,315 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2023 22 Jun 202620 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 100,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- brake fluid discoloured
24 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,487 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2022 22 Jun 202620 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 97,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c)) Repair immediately
22 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,122 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Fuel tank slightly loose TANK STRAP CORRODED (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,982 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- fuel cap sealing gasket slightly perished.
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (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))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in multiple places (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,050 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
6 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,722 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f brake pipe greased
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,572 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2017 22 Jun 202621 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
22 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,303 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2016 22 Jun 202619 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 70,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main at rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust heat shield insercure
- Rear brake discs corroding
- Brake pad warning light on
20 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,044 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,531 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
21 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
24 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,067 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2013 22 Jun 202616 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,870 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,075 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,262 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2010 22 Jun 202630 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,322 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2009 22 Jun 202630 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 20,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 13,057 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
9 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 13,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
14 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 12,448 MI
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HT53POA was registered on 2004-01-06
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