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CR07 ESS

2013 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,009 mi
Last recorded96,009 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Mini (R57)45,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR07 ESS
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 96,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

unnder trays

Pass 3 Nov 2025 107,427 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 105,597 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 87,051 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undercovers and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2023 104,167 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 104,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 79,353 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2022 102,964 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 70,945 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 101,654 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 63,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both jacking up blocks on n/s of vehicle missing

manufactures under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 17 Oct 2020 97,903 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 56,329 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 56,329 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 48,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

movement in dpf flexi

Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,400 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 92,278 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 35,198 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 82,281 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 82,281 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 22,992 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 70,674 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 11,341 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,293 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 9,310 miles

Both front tyres have age cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2016 9,310 miles

Both front tyres have age cracking

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 55,460 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,599 miles

Front wiper blades split on ends

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 51,599 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Front wiper blades split on ends

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,673 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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CR07 ESS is a 2013 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2013 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 45,205 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CR07 ESS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CR07 ESS is a 2013 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 28 March 2013.

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