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LA53 DVC

2004 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

174,342 mi
Last recorded174,342 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mini One70,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 DVC
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2024 174,342 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps stalk not functioning as intended (4.1.3 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 174,166 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 174,165 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of front to rear brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 171,344 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 171,279 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 171,272 miles

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

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 170,804 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Cover missing so bulb open to elements of driving conditions (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Further investigation required to confirm source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside has most play ()

Fail 30 May 2020 170,792 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cords visible when cut gently opened at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Cover missing so bulb open to elements of driving conditions (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb insecure and electrical connector damaged - bulb refitted but strong advise to replace connector cap or separate wires & re-insulate them (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Further investigation required to confirm source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside has most play ()

Rear Service brake uneven in application at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2019 169,468 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 169,462 miles

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 163,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 163,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 158,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 158,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 151,821 miles

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

tail gate hinge damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2015 150,252 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 142,989 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 130,873 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 130,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 113,086 miles

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)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 112,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 14 Dec 2010 101,126 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 101,126 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 87,592 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 73,258 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 73,258 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 58,672 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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LA53 DVC is a 2004 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2004 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 70,858 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 22 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA53 DVC is a 2004 Mini One, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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