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BT53 FXO

2004 Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,099 mi
Last recorded123,099 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mini One70,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FXO
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 123,099 miles

Central Rear unable to check seat belt due to blankets etc on seat

Offside Rear unable to check seat belt due to blankets etc on seat

Fail 7 Oct 2022 122,979 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 114,604 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 114,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 114,506 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 114,506 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 108,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner and outer rims damaged slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Generally buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 108,154 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail To the point where top mounting is pushed out through turret (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner and outer rims damaged slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Generally buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Can only see outer ones (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 99,903 miles

All metal brake pipe plastered in grease. Assumed to be of sound condition.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Circa 2.40 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 99,903 miles

All metal brake pipe plastered in grease. Assumed to be of sound condition.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Circa 2.40 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage Mirror casing broken off and revealing sharp/jagged protrusions (6.1.C.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 95,546 miles

Nearside Rear number plate lens missing

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside door mirror damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 18 Jan 2016 88,174 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2015 79,140 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 70,096 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 69,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 64,198 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre has slight age cracks to outer wall

Fail 21 Dec 2011 56,122 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r brake disc has slight pitting to the inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2011 56,122 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r brake disc has slight pitting to the inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2010 53,996 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 46,537 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 31,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 31,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,597 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 22,597 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 17,795 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 17,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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BT53 FXO is a 2004 Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 70,858 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT53 FXO is a 2004 Mini One, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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