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OU53SFJ
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration OU53SFJ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 28 Jun 2019
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
29 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 154,112 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 154,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment caliper handbrake lever not resting on stops when in off position (1.1.15 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment caliper handbrake lever not resting on stops when in off position (1.1.15 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 145,644 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- outer sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection
- both rear exhaust mounts not fully secured to chassis.
- Oil leak engine ()
2 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 145,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- outer sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection
- both rear exhaust mounts not fully secured to chassis.
- Oil leak engine ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
26 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 134,150 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 134,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,245 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
24 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 106,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,749 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,839 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2014Advisory 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)
21 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 77,839 MI
Advisory 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)
1 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,941 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,941 MI
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)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
25 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,799 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,516 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011 26 Jun 202618 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
21 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,362 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010Advisory 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 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 51,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,261 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009 26 Jun 202630 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,103 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008 26 Jun 202629 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,516 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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OU53SFJ was registered on 2003-09-01
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