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T21 ESC

2013 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,358 mi
Last recorded151,358 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 ESC
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 151,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that feeds clutch slave cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

rear suspension components corroded rear axel/subframe corroded front subframe corroded

vehicle chassis has general corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres misshapen on inner edge

TPMS light on but not indicating a fault within the TPMS system

Fail 13 Aug 2026 151,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that feeds clutch slave cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres misshapen on inner edge

TPMS light on but not indicating a fault within the TPMS system

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

rear suspension components corroded rear axel/subframe corroded front subframe corroded

vehicle chassis has general corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2025 141,043 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 141,043 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 127,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 126,885 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 107,124 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation but not excessively

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 107,123 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation but not excessively

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 91,214 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark possibly because brake pads worn (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad is worn more than outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,313 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,857 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 78,857 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 67,684 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 67,684 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 45,702 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 31,275 miles

engine running clean, no emissions detected

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2017 31,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine running clean, no emissions detected

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 26,020 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 26,020 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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T21 ESC is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 60,954 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 Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T21 ESC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T21 ESC is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 2 August 2013.

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