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MF53 EOX

2003 Mini Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,112 mi
Last recorded109,112 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini One60,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 EOX
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 109,112 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 109,107 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion to under body

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Unable to check bearing due to seized caliper

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pad warning light illuminated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 May 2018 103,637 miles

Offside Front rdake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Fail 22 May 2018 103,637 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front rdake pipe slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 10 May 2017 95,909 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 95,900 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams indicator stalk faulty (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 93,670 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 92,463 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 92,457 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 21 May 2013 83,543 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 73,959 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs worn/corroded advise to replace discs

Fail 16 Nov 2011 73,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs worn/corroded advise to replace discs

Pass 18 Nov 2010 67,796 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 67,796 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 50,883 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 39,805 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 27,351 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 17,125 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini One?

Based on 10,863 MOT tests across 1,925 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 140
Headlamp aim too low 73
position lamp(s) not working 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
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MF53 EOX is a 2003 Mini Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 60,182 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 One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF53 EOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF53 EOX is a 2003 Mini Mini One, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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