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2003 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration VO53CDE
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () Dangerous
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- clutch pedal anti slip runner missing
31 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,107 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 105,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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 Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,541 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
2 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,541 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,146 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
10 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 98,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
27 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,088 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2022 11 Jun 202614 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,020 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020 11 Jun 202619 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,322 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2019 11 Jun 202618 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,793 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front inner cv boot perished & leaking
- Nearside & Offside front tyres worn
30 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,340 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front inner cv boot perished
14 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,828 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2016 11 Jun 202628 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,769 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2015 11 Jun 202626 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,011 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2014 11 Jun 20262 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,975 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2013 11 Jun 202612 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,547 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2012 11 Jun 20266 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,257 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2011 11 Jun 20269 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,438 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2010 11 Jun 20264 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,662 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2009 11 Jun 20264 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,639 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2008Advisory 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)
5 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,223 MI
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VO53CDE was registered on 2003-09-05
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