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MM53 LJK

2004 Mini Mini One

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,007 mi
Last recorded90,007 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini One61,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 LJK
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 90,007 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 89,165 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 86,094 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 81,980 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 81,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,158 miles

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

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

corrosion at rear

Fail 17 Oct 2018 72,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion at rear

Pass 12 Oct 2017 69,368 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 67,531 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,172 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 62,962 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 62,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear box outer skin badly corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2013 53,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 53,922 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 42,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,338 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,100 miles

both front tyres nearing legal limit

offside rear tyre inner wall cracking

slight play nearside track rod

Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,024 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,277 miles

slightly lower effort on n/s rear service brake

Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,719 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 24,957 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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MM53 LJK is a 2004 Mini Mini One in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 61,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MM53 LJK, 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 22 years old, this Mini Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MM53 LJK registered?

MM53 LJK is a 2004 Mini Mini One, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is MM53 LJK safe to buy?

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