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HF63 FAJ

2013 Mini First

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,204 mi
Last recorded117,204 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini First46,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF63 FAJ
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 117,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (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 30 Jul 2025 117,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 104,921 miles

brake wear indicator lit but source not evident

Pass 13 May 2022 78,883 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 78,877 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 72,832 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 72,832 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front arch liner loose

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 59,879 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 59,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre age perished with cuts in tread face 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Fail 6 Sep 2018 59,623 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 18" flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre age perished with cuts in the tread area one exposing the cords 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high rectified (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre age perished with cuts in the tread area 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high rectified (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Aug 2017 49,949 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 35,707 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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HF63 FAJ is a 2013 Mini First in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 46,216 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF63 FAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Mini First is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF63 FAJ registered?

HF63 FAJ is a 2013 Mini First, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is HF63 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF63 FAJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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