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OV53EBC
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration OV53EBC
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
19
Passes
11
Failures
63.33%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
15 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,453 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,222 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
5 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 103,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
3 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,052 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2024 27 Jun 20262 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,052 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
1 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,821 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2023 27 Jun 20268 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,351 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 93,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested engine over heating no cooling fan (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
26 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,584 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2021 27 Jun 202626 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 92,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
2 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,287 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 91,287 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
4 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,735 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge
4 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge
2 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,863 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake dragging slightly
2 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,863 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake dragging slightly
29 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,900 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre warn on inner edge
29 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 85,900 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre warn on inner edge
1 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,961 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2016 27 Jun 20261 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
30 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,943 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2015 27 Jun 202630 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,757 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2014 27 Jun 20261 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,290 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2013 27 Jun 20263 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,979 MI
27 Jun 20263 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,979 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2012 27 Jun 202623 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,795 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
19 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,274 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
31 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,611 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
31 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 66,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 57,309 MI
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OV53EBC was registered on 2003-12-31
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