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LS53EVU
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LS53EVU
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
5 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 270,406 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2023 11 Jun 20263 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 241,123 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 241,123 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 205,549 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2021 11 Jun 202622 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 184,254 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres wear on edges
19 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 184,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres wear on edges
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 178,053 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- cover sills shields
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 178,053 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- cover sills shields
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 174,559 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- tyre is worn on inner edge
29 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 174,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front tyre is worn on edges
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
19 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 172,450 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
19 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 172,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
13 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 165,610 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2015 11 Jun 202618 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 157,588 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2014 11 Jun 202617 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 142,628 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2013 11 Jun 202618 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 121,112 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 121,112 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 106,862 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 95,883 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 82,061 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2008 11 Jun 202615 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 67,902 MI
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LS53EVU was registered on 2003-11-18
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