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HJ53 KHR

2003 Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

97,422 mi
Last recorded97,422 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini One70,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 KHR
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 97,422 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 175/60-15 81h fitted correct size should be 175/65-15 84h (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

see enclosed OBD report

Pass 15 Oct 2024 97,352 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 96,819 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 95,235 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 93,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 93,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 84,404 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 81,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 81,181 miles

Fuel cap seal perished and split.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 81,181 miles

Fuel cap seal perished and split.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 77,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2015 77,785 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning light flashing

Fail 1 Mar 2014 73,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

the nearside front tyre is cracked between the tread

the outer skin on the rear silencer is corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 73,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

the nearside front tyre is cracked between the tread

the outer skin on the rear silencer is corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 68,851 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

back box heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking within tread

Fail 19 Feb 2013 68,851 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

back box heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking within tread

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,230 miles

slight binding o/s rear brake

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box deteriorated

n/s headlamp lens damaged and condensation

Fail 23 Feb 2012 60,230 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box deteriorated

n/s headlamp lens damaged and condensation

slight binding o/s rear brake

Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,042 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 43,547 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 43,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,615 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

n/s head light lense damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,422 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 27,000 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,023 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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HJ53 KHR is a 2003 Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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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HJ53 KHR is a 2003 Mini One, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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