2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · DF52 ENL
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 113,572 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF52 ENL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2022
- 113,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF52 ENL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (DF52 ENL) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 (”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
DF52 ENL Mileage History
- 22/11/2021106,494 mi
- 03/11/2022113,570 mi+7,076 mi
- 04/11/2022113,572 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,446 miles per year across 3 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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