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SW52HBG
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW52HBG
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
15
Passes
11
Failures
57.69%
Pass Rate
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109 Total Defects Recorded
6 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 122,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- all four road springs are rusty
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,289 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear both sides and on fuel tank straps (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- clutch pedal rubber missing
- Offside Front front bumper and bonnet
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 111,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear both sides and on fuel tank straps (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- clutch pedal rubber missing
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front front bumper and bonnet
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,570 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear exhaust bracket loose
- nearside rear seat belt buckle damaged
- front brake discs worn
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,816 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Slight damage to nearside rear seat belt buckle outer casing
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Slight damage to nearside rear seat belt buckle outer casing
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,358 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2018 7 Jun 202622 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,069 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,656 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,455 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,303 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2014 7 Jun 202615 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
17 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,580 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2013 7 Jun 202617 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,975 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 61,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,660 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
27 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,511 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2010 7 Jun 202629 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,575 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2009 7 Jun 202629 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 41,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
22 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,323 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
22 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 34,323 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,265 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Feb 2006
Fail
Mileage: 26,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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SW52HBG was registered on 2003-02-07
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