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GK53 ZRA

2003 Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,410 mi
Last recorded163,410 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mini One70,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 ZRA
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 163,410 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 163,410 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 146,373 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 146,373 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing ring has multiple splits in it (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 144,749 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 143,514 miles

FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS ARE BADLY CORRODED

Fuel cap sealing ring is perishing / cracking

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance suspect bulb deteriorating (1.1.A.3d)

Offside and nearside rear trailing suspension arms are corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2017 143,512 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS ARE BADLY CORRODED

Fuel cap sealing ring is perishing / cracking

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance suspect bulb deteriorating (1.1.A.3d)

Offside and nearside rear trailing suspension arms are corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 140,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2016 140,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2015 134,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2015 134,608 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 128,059 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 128,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 121,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 120,892 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyre pressure light on

Pass 6 Jan 2012 113,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both lower suspension arms have play in the bushes

Fail 6 Jan 2012 113,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both lower suspension arms have play in the bushes

Pass 18 Jan 2011 103,723 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 91,483 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage but at the time of test no ply or cords were showing

Pass 18 Jan 2010 91,483 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage but at the time of test no ply or cords were showing

Pass 16 Jan 2009 77,043 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 77,043 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front tyre is starting to wear low on tread. (mainly on outer tread band)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 58,026 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 40,197 miles

n/s/rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge

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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GK53 ZRA is a 2003 Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 23 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK53 ZRA is a 2003 Mini One, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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