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YC53 ERD

2003 Mini One

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

124,782 mi
Last recorded124,782 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini One70,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 ERD
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 124,782 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2026 124,782 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 120,836 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 113,930 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 109,400 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 97,452 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 93,098 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased up (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

chassis is rusty - no holes or soft metal

Pass 4 Jun 2020 89,744 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2019 87,625 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 85,127 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 83,316 miles

advise slight corrosion rear brake pipes

advise slight play both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,039 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,665 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

rear exhaust joint corroded

splitting on both front suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 1 Jun 2015 78,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion on brake pipes

rear exhaust joint corroded

splitting on both front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 29 May 2014 75,647 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 72,242 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,293 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 69,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 64,297 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 64,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,316 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 42,623 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,506 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 41,726 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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YC53 ERD 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 84%.

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 YC53 ERD registered?

YC53 ERD is a 2003 Mini One, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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