2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · CB03 BER
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 170,408 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CB03 BER Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 170,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CB03 BER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (CB03 BER) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Engine over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
CB03 BER Mileage History
- 13/06/2023167,522 mi
- 16/06/2023167,522 mi
- 25/07/2025170,402 mi+2,880 mi
- 29/07/2025170,408 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,356 miles per year across 4 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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