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SL53FOT
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SL53FOT
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 30 Mar 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
16
Passes
10
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
31 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 126,635 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- vech has been undersealed
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 126,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective steering arm (2.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- vech has been undersealed
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,102 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2024 11 Jun 202613 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 122,102 MI
11 Jun 20268 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,746 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- vech showing age related corrosion on underside
7 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 110,745 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- vech showing age related corrosion on underside
12 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,596 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
12 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,596 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
27 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,789 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2021 11 Jun 202617 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 19kgf no lock (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 140kgf no lock (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,499 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2018Advisory 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)
20 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,498 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
8 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,184 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2017 11 Jun 20268 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,082 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2016 11 Jun 202614 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,806 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2015 11 Jun 202613 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,217 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
9 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,217 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
9 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,329 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,416 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2012 11 Jun 20263 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
30 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,807 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011 11 Jun 202630 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,941 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2009 11 Jun 202621 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,106 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2008 11 Jun 202623 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,648 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2007 11 Jun 202623 Jan 2006
Fail
Mileage: 23,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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SL53FOT was registered on 2003-09-01
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