2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · DA52 RYR
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 100,776 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA52 RYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2024
- 100,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA52 RYR 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 (DA52 RYR) between December 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2024 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 (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
DA52 RYR Mileage History
- 06/12/202296,428 mi
- 04/12/202398,653 mi+2,225 mi
- 08/12/202398,673 mi+20 mi
- 11/12/2024100,774 mi+2,101 mi
- 13/12/2024100,776 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,152 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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