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2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · BF53 FVG

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
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Dec 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1598cc
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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)

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BF53 FVG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Oct 2026, 22:34
MOT Analysis

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)”.

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ADVISORY

BF53 FVG Mileage History

  1. 06/11/200621,462 mi
  2. 16/11/200726,720 mi+5,258 mi
  3. 24/11/200726,823 mi+103 mi
  4. 24/11/200726,823 mi
  5. 14/11/200831,288 mi+4,465 mi
  6. 14/11/200831,288 mi
  7. 16/11/200935,347 mi+4,059 mi
  8. 17/11/200935,347 mi
  9. 09/11/201038,296 mi+2,949 mi
  10. 04/11/201145,785 mi+7,489 mi
  11. 04/11/201145,785 mi
  12. 16/11/2012104,908 mi+59,123 mi
  13. 08/11/201351,091 mi-53,817 mi
  14. 08/11/201351,093 mi+2 mi
  15. 18/11/201453,733 mi+2,640 mi
  16. 13/11/201554,060 mi+327 mi
  17. 13/11/201554,061 mi+1 mi
  18. 17/11/201655,064 mi+1,003 mi
  19. 10/11/201755,996 mi+932 mi
  20. 13/11/201755,999 mi+3 mi
  21. 13/11/201857,662 mi+1,663 mi
  22. 13/11/201857,662 mi
  23. 28/10/201959,133 mi+1,471 mi
  24. 02/11/202060,679 mi+1,546 mi
  25. 02/11/202060,679 mi
  26. 12/11/202162,043 mi+1,364 mi
  27. 08/11/202263,893 mi+1,850 mi
  28. 27/10/202367,168 mi+3,275 mi
  29. 15/11/202471,265 mi+4,097 mi
  30. 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.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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