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ML53PRZ
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration ML53PRZ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 20 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
20 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 133,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - aroud fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
6 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,984 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,609 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Minor corrosion rear subframe and suspension components
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
25 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,165 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust mount rubber perished
15 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 118,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust mount rubber perished
27 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,374 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak /engine man light on
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 113,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- oil leak /engine man light on
8 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,935 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
2 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 104,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
20 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,833 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2014Reason(s) for failure
- Nail in nearside front tyre Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
3 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,300 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 94,300 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,155 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2012 20 Jun 20269 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 90,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
23 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,328 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2011 20 Jun 202618 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 85,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
21 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 81,278 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 76,853 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
13 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 76,853 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
22 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 70,733 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 59,062 MI
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ML53PRZ was registered on 2003-10-16
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