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RA53 OYC

2003 Mini One

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,050 mi
Last recorded45,050 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini One70,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 OYC
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 45,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 44,681 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 44,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 39,239 miles

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 36,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 35,980 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 35,366 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 34,634 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 33,400 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 33,012 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,483 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,989 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 31,366 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 31,366 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 30,697 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 30,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise rear exhaust box corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 28,786 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear outer tyre wall has cracks all the way around it.

Pass 13 Aug 2011 25,257 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 25,257 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 21,859 miles

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

rear brake discs are corroded on inner surface

Fail 13 Nov 2009 18,237 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 18,237 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 13,443 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 8,612 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 4,986 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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RA53 OYC is a 2003 Mini One in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 70,621 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RA53 OYC registered?

RA53 OYC is a 2003 Mini One, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is RA53 OYC safe to buy?

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