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LS53EVP
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LS53EVP
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
20
Passes
10
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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104 Total Defects Recorded
1 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 165,015 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 also lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 165,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 also lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,620 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre swapped front to rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 159,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,305 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2024 11 Jun 202630 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,179 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- 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 Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 135,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- 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 Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,470 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
1 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 121,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
3 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,861 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2021 11 Jun 20261 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 109,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure Tank Strap Broken (6.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,364 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside 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))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
9 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,364 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside 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))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
9 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,473 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Metal brake pipes leading to the wheels starting to rust
21 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,410 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside mirror damaged
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
20 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 82,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside mirror damaged
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,192 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
- o/s mirror glass cracked
21 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,032 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
23 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,850 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2015 11 Jun 202623 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,850 MI
11 Jun 202626 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,034 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,253 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2013 11 Jun 202614 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,654 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2012 11 Jun 202626 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,926 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
26 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 27,675 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
26 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,675 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
15 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,606 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2009 11 Jun 202615 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 22,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,286 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2008 11 Jun 202627 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,341 MI
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LS53EVP was registered on 2003-10-27
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