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SL53FRJ
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SL53FRJ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
27 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 161,791 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2025 11 Jun 202628 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 161,249 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2024 11 Jun 202616 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 160,821 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- parking brake lever travel
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 159,548 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 159,548 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 157,823 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 157,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes up to joints (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
29 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 146,371 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 146,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ( rear bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,662 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2018 11 Jun 202625 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 132,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 132,153 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
- both rears wearing unevenly
- Coolant leak around header tank ()
- Bumper insecure ()
16 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,429 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2016 11 Jun 20269 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 129,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
10 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 124,356 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2015 11 Jun 20269 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 124,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
20 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 118,767 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2014 11 Jun 202620 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 118,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
10 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 111,516 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2013 11 Jun 20266 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 111,437 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 104,296 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 103,753 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 100,923 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 93,140 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2009 11 Jun 202610 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 93,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
24 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 87,578 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2008 11 Jun 20265 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 66,075 MI
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SL53FRJ was registered on 2003-09-09
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