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MINI COOPER · Red

RA53 VSO
MINI RA53 VSO
MOTValid
MOT due18 Aug 2026
First reg1 Nov 2003
Mileage119,519 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Apr 2026

Vehicle age

22 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 11 September 2025.

PASSED · 19 Aug 2025
Test date19 Aug 2025
Expiry18 Aug 2026
Test number250202304651
Mileage119,519 mi
AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 19 Aug 2025
Test date19 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number667932724392
Mileage119,519 mi
AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PrsBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 20 Sep 2024
Test date20 Sep 2024
Expiry19 Sep 2025
Test number587460814287
Mileage100,905 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 17 Sep 2024
Test date17 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number211089967728
Mileage100,900 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Aug 2023
Test date16 Aug 2023
Expiry1 Sep 2024
Test number536820642497
Mileage82,757 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 10 Aug 2022
Test date10 Aug 2022
Expiry1 Sep 2023
Test number158691433512
Mileage80,081 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 2 Sep 2021
Test date2 Sep 2021
Expiry1 Sep 2022
Test number893456883824
Mileage76,490 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 1 Sep 2020
Test date1 Sep 2020
Expiry31 Aug 2021
Test number885746268611
Mileage74,116 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 13 Aug 2019
Test date13 Aug 2019
Expiry13 Aug 2020
Test number745286378622
Mileage69,480 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Aug 2018
Test date14 Aug 2018
Expiry13 Aug 2019
Test number820939877357
Mileage63,818 mi
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 29 Dec 2017
Test date29 Dec 2017
Expiry28 Dec 2018
Test number120985082610
Mileage60,974 mi
FAILED · 29 Dec 2017
Test date29 Dec 2017
Expiry
Test number628765638548
Mileage60,974 mi
PrsOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
PASSED · 28 Nov 2016
Test date28 Nov 2016
Expiry1 Dec 2017
Test number581275493947
Mileage56,615 mi
PASSED · 30 Nov 2015
Test date30 Nov 2015
Expiry1 Dec 2016
Test number700784040060
Mileage51,989 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
PASSED · 1 Dec 2014
Test date1 Dec 2014
Expiry1 Dec 2015
Test number605835834365
Mileage47,966 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 2 Dec 2013
Test date2 Dec 2013
Expiry1 Dec 2014
Test number438646033395
Mileage44,176 mi
User Enteredoff side rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.
FAILED · 27 Nov 2013
Test date27 Nov 2013
Expiry
Test number956361133375
Mileage44,175 mi
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
User Enterednear side rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.
User Enteredoff side rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.
User Enteredscrew in near side rear tyre.
PASSED · 23 Nov 2012
Test date23 Nov 2012
Expiry28 Nov 2013
Test number285878022323
Mileage40,329 mi
User Enteredexhaust tail pipe deteriorating.
PASSED · 25 Nov 2011
Test date25 Nov 2011
Expiry28 Nov 2012
Test number729579921342
Mileage36,070 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredFront brake discs worn
FAILED · 26 Nov 2010
Test date26 Nov 2010
Expiry
Test number373940630386
Mileage31,878 mi
PrsWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
User EnteredRear registration plate in poor condition
PASSED · 26 Nov 2010
Test date26 Nov 2010
Expiry28 Nov 2011
Test number633930030335
Mileage31,878 mi
User EnteredRear registration plate in poor condition
PASSED · 27 Nov 2009
Test date27 Nov 2009
Expiry28 Nov 2010
Test number811061339370
Mileage27,040 mi
User EnteredBoth front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges
User EnteredRear number plate slightly deteriorated
PASSED · 27 Nov 2008
Test date27 Nov 2008
Expiry28 Nov 2009
Test number532322438398
Mileage21,437 mi
PASSED · 29 Nov 2007
Test date29 Nov 2007
Expiry28 Nov 2008
Test number323103037381
Mileage17,163 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredoff side wiper split
PASSED · 20 Nov 2006
Test date20 Nov 2006
Expiry28 Nov 2007
Test number771284426375
Mileage13,006 mi