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LS53LKA
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LS53LKA
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 16 Oct 2025
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
19
Passes
7
Failures
73.08%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
12 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,125 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 132,631 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,538 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,102 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,155 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
16 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 115,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
18 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,706 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
24 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,453 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
21 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,565 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2018 6 Jun 202619 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,033 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 85,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,814 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 76,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,200 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2015 6 Jun 202615 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 68,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
19 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,611 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 52,069 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,069 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,767 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2012 6 Jun 202622 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 49,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,745 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
9 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,745 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
17 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,717 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,825 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2009 6 Jun 202626 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,856 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2008 6 Jun 202626 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,548 MI
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LS53LKA was registered on 2003-10-29
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