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FH53 HYV

2003 Mini One

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,824 mi
Last recorded39,824 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini One70,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 HYV
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 39,824 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 36,070 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 32,425 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 29,289 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 26,185 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 24,482 miles

Front suspension lower arms are corroded

Rear shock absorber casings are corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 23,915 miles

Os rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Rear shock absorber casings are corroded

Small oil leak from engine bay

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 23,915 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Os rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Rear shock absorber casings are corroded

Small oil leak from engine bay

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 22,763 miles

All tyres are perishing

Rear exhaust hanger is broken

Rear shock casings are very corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 22,763 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

All tyres are perishing

Ns front brake pipe is corroded at end

Rear brake pipe is corroded

Rear exhaust hanger is broken

Rear shock casings are very corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 21,553 miles

All tyre sidewalls are perishing

Rear exhaust hanger rubbers are split

Pass 28 Apr 2015 20,711 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING: REPLACE IN NEAR FUTURE

OSR BRAKE VERY SLIGHT BINDING: ADVISE INSPECTION ASAP

UNDERSDIE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORROSION: MONITOR

Pass 21 Nov 2013 19,006 miles

Head lamps on lower limit

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 16,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 14,584 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 14,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 12,288 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 10,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2008 8,732 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 7,188 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2006 5,367 miles

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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FH53 HYV is a 2003 Mini One in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 70,621 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FH53 HYV registered?

FH53 HYV is a 2003 Mini One, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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