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VO53BZN
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration VO53BZN
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 18 Sep 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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105 Total Defects Recorded
19 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 80,594 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 80,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Fuel tank insecure tank straps severely corroded and fractured (6.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear 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))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 78,631 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2024 9 Jun 20265 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,734 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2023 9 Jun 202612 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,266 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f shocker wet
- suspension parts corroded
- n/s/r tyre worn on edge
- exhaust system heavly corroded / seal'd up/ repaired
20 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,909 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear wiper torn
- exhaust corroded
- boot handle insecure
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 70,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear wiper torn
- rear discs badly corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- heat shield insecure
- exhaust corroded
- boot handle insecure
- bolt missing at nsf wheel bearing still supported
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,274 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Track rod end ball joint has slight play osf (2.2.B.1f)
13 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear boxes (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- sill covers fitted
- both rear tyres have slight sidewall damage
- Oil leak ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
18 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 59,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch missing (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear tyres, under inflated
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear exhaust mounting corroded
27 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,918 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
13 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,759 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
1 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,759 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
19 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,351 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
14 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,941 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2013 9 Jun 20265 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
23 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,652 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 31,647 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 26,814 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2011 9 Jun 202613 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 26,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
30 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,676 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2010 9 Jun 202612 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,961 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2009 9 Jun 20268 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 12,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
2 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,751 MI
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VO53BZN was registered on 2003-09-01
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