2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · DK53 FND
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 74,129 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK53 FND Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 74,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK53 FND MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (DK53 FND) between August 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
DK53 FND Mileage History
- 15/08/200626,372 mi
- 07/08/200730,572 mi+4,200 mi
- 29/08/200834,910 mi+4,338 mi
- 07/04/201038,826 mi+3,916 mi
- 07/04/201038,827 mi+1 mi
- 05/04/201142,464 mi+3,637 mi
- 05/04/201244,768 mi+2,304 mi
- 09/04/201346,596 mi+1,828 mi
- 05/04/201448,938 mi+2,342 mi
- 08/04/201551,059 mi+2,121 mi
- 21/04/201653,252 mi+2,193 mi
- 01/04/201755,090 mi+1,838 mi
- 14/04/201857,072 mi+1,982 mi
- 22/07/201960,444 mi+3,372 mi
- 18/07/202062,424 mi+1,980 mi
- 14/07/202163,878 mi+1,454 mi
- 21/06/202265,757 mi+1,879 mi
- 21/06/202265,757 mi
- 05/07/202367,671 mi+1,914 mi
- 05/07/202367,671 mi
- 12/07/202470,546 mi+2,875 mi
- 24/07/202476,031 mi+5,485 mi
- 14/07/202574,129 mi-1,902 mi
Average of roughly 2,525 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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