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ML53UDX
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration ML53UDX
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 10 Sep 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
11 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,220 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 123,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 117,546 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 108,938 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 108,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,891 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 99,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor disconnected (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,524 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 89,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,305 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- slight misting of oil from power steering pipe
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,983 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2020 21 Jun 202624 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,409 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2019 21 Jun 20269 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,685 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- mist of oil on steering rack
- fuel cap seal slightly perished but not so that its likely to leak fuel
19 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,041 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded,but no leak of gases
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported nearside hanger broken (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded,but no leak of gases
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,938 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
- exhaust back box - outer skin coroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bushes n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
30 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,175 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2015 21 Jun 202619 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,508 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2014 21 Jun 202614 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,712 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2013 21 Jun 202614 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 47,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
17 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,768 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2012 21 Jun 202618 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,266 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2011 21 Jun 202626 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,347 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2010 21 Jun 202625 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,653 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2009 21 Jun 202627 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,918 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2008 21 Jun 202628 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,093 MI
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ML53UDX was registered on 2003-10-01
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