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YH53 BKZ

2003 Mini One D

Red Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,334 mi
Last recorded158,334 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mini One D80,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 BKZ
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 158,334 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush is deteriorated with no movement bush is sliding out half way out (2.5.A.1c)

advise exhaust back box hanger rubber bracket is deteriorating

advise n/s/r wheel bearing has minor movement

Fail 24 Jan 2018 158,334 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush is deteriorated with no movement bush is sliding out half way out (2.5.A.1c)

advise exhaust back box hanger rubber bracket is deteriorating

advise n/s/r wheel bearing has minor movement

Pass 26 Jan 2017 150,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

cuts in inner side wall of offside front tyre but not deep enough to reach the chords

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2017 150,221 miles

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

cuts in inner side wall of offside front tyre but not deep enough to reach the chords

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2015 140,563 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 135,263 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 135,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 112,525 miles

nearside rear front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

play in nearside front track rod end

play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 7 Aug 2012 116,584 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near front bumper insecure

rear heat shield insecure fowling exhaust

Fail 2 Aug 2012 116,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near front bumper insecure

rear heat shield insecure fowling exhaust

Pass 30 Aug 2011 105,191 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 105,095 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust has a slightly worn rubber mountain rear

Pass 18 Aug 2010 94,396 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 94,046 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 80,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 61,142 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,418 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 35,891 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,891 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One D?

Based on 16,090 MOT tests across 1,719 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Registration plate lamp not working 58
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YH53 BKZ is a 2003 Mini One D in Red with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Mini One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 80,927 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 One D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH53 BKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 23 years old, this Mini One D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YH53 BKZ is a 2003 Mini One D, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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