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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

FM53 AOLMOT history

FM53 AOL is a grey petrol MINI first used on 10 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 102,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2024.

FM53 AOL grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2025
Mileage
102,037 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FM53 AOL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

FM53 AOL was last recorded at 102,037 miles on 4 Jun 2024, 1,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,871 miles · 1 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,166 miles
Average per year
5,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,037 miles
  • 2023 – 100,871 miles
  • 2022 – 100,842 miles
  • 2021 – 95,596 miles
  • 2020 – 87,780 miles
  • 2019 – 78,501 miles
  • 2018 – 76,123 miles
  • 2017 – 71,677 miles
  • 2016 – 37,132 miles
  • 2015 – 34,457 miles
  • 2014 – 32,336 miles
  • 2013 – 30,249 miles
  • 2011 – 26,604 miles
  • 2010 – 22,458 miles
  • 2008 – 15,087 miles
  • 2007 – 8,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,037 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,037 miles (+1,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    102,037 miles
    Test number
    304963933082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass100,871 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,871 miles
    Test number
    417678098147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,842 miles (+5,246)12 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,842 miles
    Test number
    965853091594
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryClamp missing from rear silencer
  4. Pass95,596 miles (+7,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,596 miles
    Test number
    104648287604
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass87,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,780 miles
    Test number
    331391337522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,780 miles (+9,279)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,780 miles
    Test number
    307806583763
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass78,501 miles (+2,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,501 miles
    Test number
    127621288999
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
  8. Pass76,123 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,123 miles
    Test number
    159790962729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,677 miles (+15,584)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,677 miles
    Test number
    298838374468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,093 miles (+18,961)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,093 miles
    Test number
    474325817898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,132 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,132 miles
    Test number
    938300898145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,457 miles (+2,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,457 miles
    Test number
    946236505084
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass32,336 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,336 miles
    Test number
    935302604051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,249 miles (+3,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,249 miles
    Test number
    738154603007
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass26,604 miles (+4,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    26,604 miles
    Test number
    959644061392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass22,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,458 miles
    Test number
    778014601079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,458 miles (+4,007)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,458 miles
    Test number
    392414260366
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass18,451 miles (+3,364)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    18,451 miles
    Test number
    324521410046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,087 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    15,087 miles
    Test number
    164782658384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,372 miles (+3,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    12,372 miles
    Test number
    822234008070
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass8,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    8,872 miles
    Test number
    421622107009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FM53 AOL

Does FM53 AOL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FM53 AOL expired on 3 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FM53 AOL?
The MOT on FM53 AOL expired on 3 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FM53 AOL done?
FM53 AOL was recorded at 102,037 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2024, an average of 5,348 miles a year.
Has FM53 AOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FM53 AOL has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on FM53 AOL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on FM53 AOL find?
FM53 AOL passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2024 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded; rear service brake binding but not excessively both sides.

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