2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · DS52 DMF
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 115,081 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS52 DMF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/08/2023
- 115,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS52 DMF 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 (DS52 DMF) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
DS52 DMF Mileage History
- 18/07/2022108,875 mi
- 19/07/2022108,893 mi+18 mi
- 08/08/2023115,081 mi+6,188 mi
Average of roughly 5,871 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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