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This 2003 MINI MINI has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 138,397 miles 7 months ago on Monday 3rd November 2025 at 15:24.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Monday 2nd November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

BN53GRK MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 2026138,397 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Wiper Defective
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Noisy
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Clamp Lose
  6. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Fluid Leak
  7. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Play Both Ends
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Into Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Mud Flap Slight Touching Tyre
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Also Inner Shoulder Worn (5.2.3 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Also Inner Shoulder Worn (5.2.3 (e))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Rear Axle And Suspension Components Corroded
  16. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED1ST NOVEMBER 2025138,397 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Wiper Defective
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Noisy
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Clamp Lose
  6. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Fluid Leak
  7. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Play Both Ends
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Into Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Mud Flap Slight Touching Tyre
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  11. MAJOR - Central Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Also Inner Shoulder Worn (5.2.3 (e))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Also Inner Shoulder Worn (5.2.3 (e))
  14. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  17. ADVISORY - Rear Axle And Suspension Components Corroded
  18. MAJOR - Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side Both (1.4.1 (a))
  19. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND MAY 202421ST MAY 2025137,028 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Dim
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Heat Shield Insecure
  6. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Straps Corroded
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively X2 (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED15TH MAY 2024137,024 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Brake Pad(s) Worn Down To Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Dim
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Heat Shield Insecure
  11. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Straps Corroded
  13. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively X2 (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED3RD MAY 20232ND MAY 2024136,464 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED29TH APRIL 2023136,456 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Brake Pipe At Imminent Risk Of Failure Or Fracture To Rear (1.1.11 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  12. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH APRIL 202218TH APRIL 2023135,172 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED22ND MARCH 2022135,165 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 202125TH FEBRUARY 2022128,859 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
FAILED16TH FEBRUARY 2021128,858 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Front Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side Little To No Effort (1.4.1 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair Little Effort Then Grabs (1.2.1 (c))
PASSED24TH JANUARY 202024TH JANUARY 2021124,499 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Slightly Loose Tank Strap Slight Corrosion (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED23RD JANUARY 2020124,499 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Slightly Loose Tank Strap Slight Corrosion (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. ADVISORY - Auxillary Tensioner Snapped
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201924TH JANUARY 2020119,991 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED23RD JANUARY 2019119,991 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MINOR - Power Steering Fluid Level Below Minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH JANUARY 201824TH JANUARY 2019115,323 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Parking (secondary) Brake Imbalance Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.6b)
  4. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Strap Slightly Corroded
FAILED25TH JANUARY 2018115,323 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Parking (secondary) Brake Imbalance Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.6b)
  4. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  5. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Strap Slightly Corroded
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20174TH JANUARY 2018114,436 MI
FAILED5TH JANUARY 2017114,436 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Hydraulic Reservoir Fluid Close To Minimum Level (3.6.g.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Inner Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20158TH OCTOBER 2016111,250 MI
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 2015111,250 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (4.1.d.4)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Inner Tie Bar/rod Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED12TH JULY 201416TH JULY 2015104,257 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED17TH JULY 201316TH JULY 201499,203 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED14TH AUGUST 20122ND SEPTEMBER 201391,053 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20112ND SEPTEMBER 201287,447 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 20102ND SEPTEMBER 201183,274 MI
PASSED13TH AUGUST 20092ND SEPTEMBER 201075,655 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED26TH AUGUST 20082ND SEPTEMBER 200966,537 MI
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20072ND SEPTEMBER 200863,637 MI
FAILED3RD SEPTEMBER 200763,637 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED30TH AUGUST 20062ND SEPTEMBER 200761,756 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Rear Number Plate Starting To Deteriorate.
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN53GRK Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 37%

BN53GRK MOT Comments

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BN53GRK Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 138,397 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,291 miles

BN53GRK FAQs

This Mini Mini with registration BN53GRK was manufactured on Tuesday 2nd September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 138,397 miles, so this Mini has travelled an average of 6,291 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Mini Mini beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BN53GRK has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mini Mini has had 105 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 26 Major, 1 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mini Mini is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does BN53GRK have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 31st May 2026 BN53GRK does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN53GRK Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 31st May 2026 BN53GRK does have Tax. Read more

When does BN53GRK Tax expire?

The current Tax for BN53GRK will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BN53GRK MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN53GRK will expire in 5 months on Monday 2nd November 2026. Read more

When did BN53GRK have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN53GRK was on Monday 3rd November 2025 at 15:24. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN53GRK Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for BN53GRK we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BN53GRK Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for BN53GRK we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BN53GRK?

BN53GRK is registered as a 2003 Mini Mini. Read more

How many miles has BN53GRK done?

The odometer reading for BN53GRK at the last MOT in November 2025 was 138,397 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,291 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN53GRK?

The vehicle BN53GRK was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 2nd September 2003. Read more

What colour is BN53GRK?

The official colour of BN53GRK is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BN53GRK have?

BN53GRK has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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