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SW53FDD
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Gold
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1364cc
General Information
- Registration SW53FDD
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Gold
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1364cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
3 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 130,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- under body and suspension parts under sealed
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
29 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,753 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- travel park brake
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,664 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 130,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) 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
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,998 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- various areas of general corrosion
4 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,523 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,863 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,639 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2020 13 Jun 202613 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,390 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2019 13 Jun 202612 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,220 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2018 13 Jun 20262 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 101,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,741 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,670 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2016 13 Jun 202625 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
7 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,707 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2015 13 Jun 202615 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,528 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2014 13 Jun 202615 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 69,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,876 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2013 13 Jun 202613 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,254 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2012 13 Jun 20266 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,196 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2011 13 Jun 202624 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 51,196 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
24 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,493 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2010 13 Jun 202626 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,112 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2009 13 Jun 202625 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,112 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,976 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2008 13 Jun 202630 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,814 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2007 13 Jun 202630 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 28,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
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SW53FDD was registered on 2003-12-06
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