2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · BJ53 TVM
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 141,481 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ53 TVM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2023
- 141,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ53 TVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (BJ53 TVM) between February 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed brake hose chafed to inner core and fouling anti roll bar drop link (1.1.12”.
BJ53 TVM Mileage History
- 03/02/2022137,531 mi
- 04/02/2022137,535 mi+4 mi
- 03/04/2023141,481 mi+3,946 mi
Average of roughly 3,401 miles per year across 3 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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