2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · CU53 VBO
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 144,126 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU53 VBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 144,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU53 VBO 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 Mini (CU53 VBO) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 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 (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
CU53 VBO Mileage History
- 25/09/2023134,373 mi
- 25/09/2023134,373 mi
- 30/09/2024138,863 mi+4,490 mi
- 08/10/2024138,911 mi+48 mi
- 09/10/2025144,126 mi+5,215 mi
Average of roughly 4,780 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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