2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · BF53 FUD
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 124,125 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF53 FUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2025
- 124,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF53 FUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (BF53 FUD) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp aim too high both osf and nsf (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”.
BF53 FUD Mileage History
- 02/08/2023121,992 mi
- 12/08/2023122,041 mi+49 mi
- 30/09/2024122,080 mi+39 mi
- 09/07/2025124,125 mi+2,045 mi
- 12/07/2025124,125 mi
Average of roughly 1,097 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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