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RA53 VTM

2003 Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,475 mi
Last recorded93,475 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mini One70,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 VTM
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 93,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 93,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 87,335 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 83,672 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 80,376 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 70,544 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 70,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 61,221 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 54,023 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 47,502 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 42,799 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,660 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 39,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 39,188 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 37,557 miles

Rear brake discs severely pitted

Fail 17 Nov 2010 35,239 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,239 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 31,152 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 31,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 27,430 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,430 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 22,153 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 14,142 miles

nearside rear tyre tred getting low.

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 VTM is a 2003 Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VTM registered?

RA53 VTM is a 2003 Mini One, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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