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LS53WGU
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LS53WGU
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
14 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,532 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2025 13 Jun 20265 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,334 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,255 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
7 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,533 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
7 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 81,533 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
7 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,813 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake pipes are corroded.
- Rear coil springs are corroded.
- Rear brakes are binding on slightly and disc inner faces are in poor condition.
- Offside front brake pipe to flexi hose is corroded.
7 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 78,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake pipes are corroded.
- Rear coil springs are corroded.
- Rear brakes are binding on slightly and disc inner faces are in poor condition.
- Offside front brake pipe to flexi hose is corroded.
3 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,183 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box deteriorated through its layers (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,386 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
1 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,386 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
25 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,418 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 59,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,081 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear silencer slightly deteriorated
8 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,263 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,116 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2014 13 Jun 20265 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,804 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2013 13 Jun 20265 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,859 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
9 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,038 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
25 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,165 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2010 13 Jun 202624 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 28,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
10 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,443 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2009 13 Jun 202616 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,745 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2008 13 Jun 20265 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,950 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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LS53WGU was registered on 2003-11-18
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