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JW53 ONE

2003 Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,524 mi
Last recorded85,524 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mini One70,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW53 ONE
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 85,524 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front inner cv joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 85,514 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front inner cv joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 82,425 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre Pressure Monitor warning light flashing

Fail 28 Nov 2019 82,425 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre Pressure Monitor warning light flashing

Pass 27 Nov 2018 78,015 miles

Tyre Pressure Monitor warning light flashing

front brake discs slightly rusty and worn

Fail 26 Nov 2018 78,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre Pressure Monitor warning light flashing

front brake discs slightly rusty and worn

Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,619 miles

nearside rear tyre tread down to limit

Fail 31 Oct 2017 73,609 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre tread down to limit

Pass 31 Oct 2016 70,159 miles

rear brake disc inner faces excessively rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,494 miles

front tyres bald on edges

Fail 30 Oct 2015 67,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2014 64,104 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 64,104 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,116 miles

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)

advice rear exhaust mount

Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre b adly worn on edges and has just met the min. requirements

offside front tyre worn badly on edges, has just met the min. requirements

rear brake discs starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Nov 2012 53,720 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)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre b adly worn on edges and has just met the min. requirements

offside front tyre worn badly on edges, has just met the min. requirements

rear brake discs starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 42,877 miles

Back box corroded but not blowing

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Wear on rear brake discs

Fail 20 Nov 2010 42,877 miles

Back box corroded but not blowing

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Wear on rear brake discs

Pass 21 Nov 2009 39,046 miles

advise; oil light on at tickover (level ok)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 31,926 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing on outter edge of tread

off side rear tyre starting to perrish

slight lip on both front discs

Fail 27 Nov 2008 31,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side front tyre wearing on outter edge of tread

off side rear tyre starting to perrish

slight lip on both front discs

Pass 5 Dec 2007 28,893 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 25,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,299 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,382 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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JW53 ONE 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 61.5%.

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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JW53 ONE is a 2003 Mini One, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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