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VO53CDU
2003 MINI MINI
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration VO53CDU
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
25 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 149,696 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 142,441 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder close to cord (5.2.3 (e))
- Front 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))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder close to cord (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 142,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder close to cord (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder close to cord (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,600 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 133,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 125,367 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 125,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,615 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 117,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
25 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,897 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
4 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,498 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,498 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,174 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,952 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear (2.4.F.3)
14 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 91,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,244 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2017 11 Jun 20263 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,132 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2015 11 Jun 202621 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,333 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2014 11 Jun 202624 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 71,200 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,200 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,696 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2012 11 Jun 202625 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 61,216 MI
11 Jun 202625 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,216 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2011 11 Jun 20262 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,580 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2010 11 Jun 20263 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,042 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2009 11 Jun 20264 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,676 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2008 11 Jun 20261 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,915 MI
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VO53CDU was registered on 2003-09-01
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