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VB53SVB
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration VB53SVB
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 18 Apr 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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43 Total Defects Recorded
8 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 121,598 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 121,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 119,776 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2026 10 Jun 202631 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 119,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both headlights quite dull.
9 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,162 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2025 10 Jun 20269 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 118,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
19 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,210 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2024 10 Jun 202618 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,580 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2023 10 Jun 202620 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,515 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2022 10 Jun 202614 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 111,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
3 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,500 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
2 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 105,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
26 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,167 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,313 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
28 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 91,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
10 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,785 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,790 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2014 10 Jun 202624 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,187 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2013 10 Jun 202621 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,760 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
20 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,915 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2011 10 Jun 202614 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,455 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2010 10 Jun 202611 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,214 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2009 10 Jun 202613 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,278 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2008 10 Jun 20266 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,715 MI
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VB53SVB was registered on 2003-09-02
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