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2004 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration LB53TVP
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2004
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 28 Oct 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,672 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- headlamps give slightly unclear dipped beam patterns
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
14 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 99,190 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front 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))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
6 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,997 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2024 9 Jun 20266 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 92,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
7 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 85,457 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by rear flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
7 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 85,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front 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)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by rear flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- 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))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,386 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- power steering fluid shows signs of leaking
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
11 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 78,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- power steering fluid shows signs of leaking
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
23 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,389 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- slight imbalance of front brakes
- brake back plates corroded
- signs of fluid leaking from power steering reservoir area
- slight play in nearside of steering racik
- surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls
22 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,495 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- brake discs corroded
- some play in steering rack
- slight imbalance of front brakes
- offside rear brake binding slightly
21 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 69,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear brake binding slightly
- some play in steering rack
- slight imbalance of front brakes
- brake discs corroded
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
16 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,555 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- imbalance of front brakes just within accepted limits
- slight play in steering rack
- exhaust deteriorating
16 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 64,555 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- imbalance of front brakes just within accepted limits
- slight play in steering rack
- exhaust deteriorating
4 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,823 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear rear exhaust box outer casing deterioted
5 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,818 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear brake hoses deteriorated
- slight play inner rack joints
- fuel cap seal perished
15 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,619 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box deteriorated and blowing slightly
29 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,047 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2015 9 Jun 202625 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,204 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 41,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,498 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2013 9 Jun 20263 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,531 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2012 9 Jun 20263 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 28,531 MI
9 Jun 202618 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,576 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2011 9 Jun 20261 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,811 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2010 9 Jun 202630 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 20,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
6 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,734 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2009 9 Jun 202621 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,411 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2008 9 Jun 202621 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 9,411 MI
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LB53TVP was registered on 2004-01-28
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