2003 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · BT53 FCA
2003 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 139,313 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT53 FCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 139,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT53 FCA 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 Cooper (BT53 FCA) between July 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
BT53 FCA Mileage History
- 24/07/2025130,785 mi
- 04/08/2025130,801 mi+16 mi
- 30/07/2026139,305 mi+8,504 mi
- 10/08/2026139,313 mi+8 mi
- 10/08/2026139,313 mi
Average of roughly 8,150 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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