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MC03 JAN

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,927 mi
Last recorded66,927 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 JAN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 66,927 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 66,866 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front susp arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 59,321 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 59,321 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 52,249 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 44,901 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 44,824 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin leaking fumes around turbo area (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 40,129 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 36,556 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 36,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 34,485 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 34,485 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 31,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread wearing unevenly and walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre stop lamp has a led inop

Fail 7 May 2019 31,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread wearing unevenly and walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

centre stop lamp has a led inop

Pass 24 Apr 2018 28,360 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 24,960 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,470 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 18,736 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2014 15,900 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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MC03 JAN is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 59,909 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 Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC03 JAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MC03 JAN registered?

MC03 JAN is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 26 April 2011.

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