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LF63 CAX

2013 Mini First

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,575 mi
Last recorded104,575 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini First46,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF63 CAX
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 104,575 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 104,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 101,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (175/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (175/65R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 101,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (175/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (175/65R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 96,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 96,663 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 89,162 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 89,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (175/65r15) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracked and perished (175/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 78,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner rim (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (175/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner rim (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 78,876 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (175/65R15) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (175/65R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner rim (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (175/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner rim (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 68,569 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 68,568 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 61,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 54,557 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 54,557 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,588 miles

Offside Lower brake light inop

Pass 8 Dec 2016 41,773 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 41,767 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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LF63 CAX is a 2013 Mini First in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 46,216 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF63 CAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Mini First is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LF63 CAX registered?

LF63 CAX is a 2013 Mini First, first registered on 7 October 2013.

Is LF63 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF63 CAX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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