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2003 MINI MINI1.4L DIESEL

WG53 ACJ

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2003 MINI MINI is a DIESEL vehicle with a 1364cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 115,507.

MOT
Expired
Expires 28/02/2026
Tax
SORN
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Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2003
Engine
1364cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in February 2025 with no recorded defects. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, artwork the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes in both 2023 and 2025. This suggests that while mechanical issues occasionally arise that require immediate attention, the owner is proactive in rectifying faults toMaintain minimum safety standards. The mileage profile is notably low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,022 miles per year. There is a significant gap of over 2,000 miles between February 2023 and February 2024, and another 3,400-mile interval between early 2024 and 2025, indicating the car is used sparingly for short trips or sits for extended periods. While low mileage preserves the engine and way components, it can often lead to the degradation of rubber materials and fluid seals due to inactivity. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the suspension and rubber components, such as bushes and shock artwork, which often perish due to age irrespective of miles driven. Given the previous failures, it is essential to verify the braking system for leaks or seized calipers and ensure the issues that caused past failures were professionally resolved. Additionally, checking the chassis for structural rust is vital, as vehicles of this era are prone to corrosion that may not be fully visible during a standard- way.

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35
/ 100 · Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 17:08
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in February 2025 with no recorded defects. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, artwork the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes in both 2023 and 2025. This suggests that while mechanical issues occasionally arise that require immediate attention, the owner is proactive in rectifying faults toMaintain minimum safety standards. The mileage profile is notably low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,022 miles per year. There is a significant gap of over 2,000 miles between February 2023 and February 2024, and another 3,400-mile interval between early 2024 and 2025, indicating the car is used sparingly for short trips or sits for extended periods. While low mileage preserves the engine and way components, it can often lead to the degradation of rubber materials and fluid seals due to inactivity. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the suspension and rubber components, such as bushes and shock artwork, which often perish due to age irrespective of miles driven. Given the previous failures, it is essential to verify the braking system for leaks or seized calipers and ensure the issues that caused past failures were professionally resolved. Additionally, checking the chassis for structural rust is vital, as vehicles of this era are prone to corrosion that may not be fully visible during a standard- way.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2003, this Mini Mini with plate WG53 ACJ has undergone 5 MOT inspections since February 2023.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 13 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 6 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.

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