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LS53WFV
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LS53WFV
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
27 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,481 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front plastic wing liner loose
- Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
- engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis general (6.1.B.2)
19 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear pipe at the rear (3.6.B.1)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Oil leak ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front plastic wing liner loose
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- coolant level low
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection
- Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
- brake fluid level light on indicating a fault
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis general (6.1.B.2)
11 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Indicator dull (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox corroded (7.1.2)
- Rear brakes slightly binding
- Oil leak
15 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,042 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust heat shield insecure
9 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported tailbox bracket damaged (7.1.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)
7 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,939 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2016 13 Jun 20267 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 70,939 MI
13 Jun 202620 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,845 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,809 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,803 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 56,803 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
14 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,895 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2013 13 Jun 20269 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,891 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2012 13 Jun 202616 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,505 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2011 13 Jun 202616 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 40,505 MI
13 Jun 202631 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,585 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
29 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 34,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
17 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,413 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2009 13 Jun 202619 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,061 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2008 13 Jun 202630 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,392 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2007 13 Jun 202630 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 15,392 MI
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LS53WFV was registered on 2003-11-17
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