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SL53FOC
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Yellow
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SL53FOC
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Yellow
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
19
Passes
7
Failures
73.08%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
8 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,800 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear bumper cracked
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Lower corrosion under car and on suspension parts
8 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 136,597 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
9 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 133,873 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,494 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 131,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,968 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2021 11 Jun 20262 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,912 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items
- Rear Coil spring corroded X 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
26 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 118,912 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 / 65 /15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items
- Rear Coil spring corroded X 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,333 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2019 11 Jun 202630 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 110,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
28 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,793 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2018 11 Jun 202629 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,999 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2017 11 Jun 20268 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,529 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2016 11 Jun 20268 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 84,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
7 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,032 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,120 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2014 11 Jun 20262 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,885 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2013 11 Jun 20261 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,648 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
26 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 47,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
22 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,625 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2011 11 Jun 202620 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,625 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,192 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2009 11 Jun 202630 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,627 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2008 11 Jun 202630 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 24,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
29 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,999 MI
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SL53FOC was registered on 2003-09-28
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