2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · BF53 FVG
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 73,986 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF53 FVG Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 73,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF53 FVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (BF53 FVG) between November 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
BF53 FVG Mileage History
- 06/11/200621,462 mi
- 16/11/200726,720 mi+5,258 mi
- 24/11/200726,823 mi+103 mi
- 24/11/200726,823 mi
- 14/11/200831,288 mi+4,465 mi
- 14/11/200831,288 mi
- 16/11/200935,347 mi+4,059 mi
- 17/11/200935,347 mi
- 09/11/201038,296 mi+2,949 mi
- 04/11/201145,785 mi+7,489 mi
- 04/11/201145,785 mi
- 16/11/2012104,908 mi+59,123 mi
- 08/11/201351,091 mi-53,817 mi
- 08/11/201351,093 mi+2 mi
- 18/11/201453,733 mi+2,640 mi
- 13/11/201554,060 mi+327 mi
- 13/11/201554,061 mi+1 mi
- 17/11/201655,064 mi+1,003 mi
- 10/11/201755,996 mi+932 mi
- 13/11/201755,999 mi+3 mi
- 13/11/201857,662 mi+1,663 mi
- 13/11/201857,662 mi
- 28/10/201959,133 mi+1,471 mi
- 02/11/202060,679 mi+1,546 mi
- 02/11/202060,679 mi
- 12/11/202162,043 mi+1,364 mi
- 08/11/202263,893 mi+1,850 mi
- 27/10/202367,168 mi+3,275 mi
- 15/11/202471,265 mi+4,097 mi
- 12/12/202573,986 mi+2,721 mi
Average of roughly 2,750 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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