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HG53 BYB

2003 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

134,791 mi
Last recorded134,791 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mini One70,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 BYB
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 134,791 miles

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault

Fail 15 Feb 2021 134,791 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault

Pass 3 Feb 2020 130,636 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 130,635 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken off (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 113,077 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 4 Feb 2019 113,077 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 6 Feb 2018 93,162 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 93,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low reflector loose (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 80,993 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 80,993 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 75,605 miles

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

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

Play in the steering rack joints

Fail 26 Jan 2016 75,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Play in the steering rack joints

Pass 4 Feb 2015 71,127 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,940 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 63,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,382 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 59,248 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 59,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 52,746 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,045 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 38,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,984 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 30,143 miles

All tyres perishing

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,776 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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HG53 BYB is a 2003 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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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HG53 BYB is a 2003 Mini One, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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