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SW53FDV
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW53FDV
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
17 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,969 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
15 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,164 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020 13 Jun 202617 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,256 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on walls (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Rear exhaust rubbers broken
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
- Oil leak ()
17 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,256 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on walls (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Rear exhaust rubbers broken
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
23 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,392 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/15 cracking all over (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
18 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/15 cracking all over (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
19 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,785 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- rear exhaust rubbers split but still supporting system.
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
16 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 69,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- rear exhaust rubbers split but still supporting system.
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,170 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
28 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,002 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015 13 Jun 202628 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
24 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,879 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,133 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2013 13 Jun 202630 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,612 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
26 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 26,355 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
27 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 26,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,891 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2010 13 Jun 202613 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,158 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2009 13 Jun 202613 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 12,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
9 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 3,807 MI
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SW53FDV was registered on 2003-11-30
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