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SW52HXB
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW52HXB
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
18
Passes
12
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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122 Total Defects Recorded
28 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 161,175 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 160,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible 1 of 4 incorrect (5.2.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible 2 of 4 incorrect (5.2.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible 2 of 4 incorrect (5.2.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 155,557 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear handbrake low effort
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 155,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring (1.1.16 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear handbrake low effort
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 149,958 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- Nearside Rear brake caliper retaining clip missing
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 149,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested exhaust blowing excessively (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- Nearside Rear brake caliper retaining clip missing
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
31 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,446 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view edge (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 144,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view edge (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,440 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 141,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 136,021 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019 7 Jun 202617 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,347 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2018 7 Jun 202616 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 131,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
19 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 125,634 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2017 7 Jun 202618 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 125,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
25 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,712 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2016 7 Jun 202617 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 116,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,775 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2015 7 Jun 202616 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,674 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
11 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,692 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,090 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 85,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 77,013 MI
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)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,013 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2011Advisory 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)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 69,213 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,213 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,483 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2009 7 Jun 202617 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 63,483 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
19 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,078 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2008 7 Jun 202611 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,610 MI
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SW52HXB was registered on 2003-02-05
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