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RE53 ERK

2003 Mini Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,985 mi
Last recorded159,985 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini One60,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 ERK
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 159,985 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 159,985 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 149,710 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 149,710 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 143,221 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 143,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 135,394 miles

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 24 Oct 2017 135,394 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 10 Nov 2016 125,887 miles

Oil leak misting around engine area ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 125,887 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak misting around engine area ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 117,859 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 117,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 108,972 miles

Advise: rear silencer very corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 108,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Advise: rear silencer very corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 99,363 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 99,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 88,456 miles

Rear silencer mounting bracket fixed with wire but silencer not insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2011 77,249 miles

Advise: fuel filler cap seal cracking

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 77,249 miles

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

Advise: fuel filler cap seal cracking

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 67,809 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 67,809 miles

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

Advise: fuel filler cap seal cracking

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,968 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,431 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,782 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,921 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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RE53 ERK is a 2003 Mini Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RE53 ERK, 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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What year was RE53 ERK registered?

RE53 ERK is a 2003 Mini Mini One, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is RE53 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 ERK shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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