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ME53 HOA

2013 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

116,358 mi
Last recorded116,358 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Mini (R60)49,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 HOA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 116,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2025 116,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2025 89,360 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 108,071 miles

Central Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 85,766 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 85,699 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 99,295 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 99,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 82,451 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 82,444 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 77,206 miles

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

both side indicators move in mounts

Pass 7 Nov 2022 89,610 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 71,829 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 80,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Nov 2020 72,421 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 72,421 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 67,586 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 66,051 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 64,152 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 64,111 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 53,939 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 30 Aug 2018 55,219 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 53,303 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 39,254 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 46,323 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 31,429 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 36,985 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 33,174 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 26,197 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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ME53 HOA is a 2013 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

Across all 2013 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 49,508 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 (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ME53 HOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ME53 HOA registered?

ME53 HOA is a 2013 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 27 September 2013.

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