2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · BL03 VGC
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18/06/2003. Recorded mileage 101,070 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/01/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
BL03 VGC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2022
- 101,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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BL03 VGC Mileage History
- 12/06/200631,996 mi
- 12/06/200631,996 mi
- 13/06/200740,310 mi+8,314 mi
- 16/06/200849,878 mi+9,568 mi
- 08/01/200954,609 mi+4,731 mi
- 08/01/200954,609 mi
- 21/12/200962,468 mi+7,859 mi
- 22/12/200962,468 mi
- 30/12/201015,025 mi-47,443 mi
- 05/01/201167,956 mi+52,931 mi
- 21/12/201171,046 mi+3,090 mi
- 22/12/201171,046 mi
- 13/12/201275,716 mi+4,670 mi
- 18/12/201275,727 mi+11 mi
- 17/12/201377,554 mi+1,827 mi
- 17/12/201479,229 mi+1,675 mi
- 05/01/201680,888 mi+1,659 mi
- 19/12/201682,983 mi+2,095 mi
- 02/01/201883,700 mi+717 mi
- 02/01/201883,700 mi
- 07/01/201984,952 mi+1,252 mi
- 14/01/201984,953 mi+1 mi
- 23/01/202090,413 mi+5,460 mi
- 20/01/202197,840 mi+7,427 mi
- 27/01/2022101,070 mi+3,230 mi
Average of roughly 4,420 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BL03 VGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (BL03 VGC) between June 2006 and January 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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