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2004 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration SC54CSO
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 189,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
27 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 184,210 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 184,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 170,389 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
30 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 170,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 167,020 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake sticking slightly
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 162,307 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm outwith mot prescribed areas... (4.1.E.1)
25 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 157,014 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 157,014 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 151,622 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 151,622 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 146,299 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 146,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 141,172 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 141,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- 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)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 134,455 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 125,574 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 113,750 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 90,184 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
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SC54CSO was registered on 2004-12-23
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