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LS53FVO
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LS53FVO
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 20 May 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
21 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 103,643 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 102,307 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 102,305 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Bumper insecure bumper loose (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,006 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 97,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,525 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 93,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,824 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2022 6 Jun 202627 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 86,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
28 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,285 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2021 6 Jun 20268 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,351 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2020 6 Jun 20268 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,701 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2018 6 Jun 20262 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,669 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
16 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,704 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2016 6 Jun 202615 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,510 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2015 6 Jun 202615 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,022 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
7 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,783 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
6 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 45,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
11 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,849 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
11 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,353 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
11 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 30,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
9 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,476 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2010 6 Jun 202611 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,657 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2009 6 Jun 202611 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 12,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
5 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,276 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2008 6 Jun 20265 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 9,276 MI
6 Jun 202615 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 7,842 MI
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LS53FVO was registered on 2003-11-10
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