2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · EA53 DNX
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 302,289 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 302,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA53 DNX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2022
- 302,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA53 DNX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (EA53 DNX) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 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: Steering (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering column coupling (2.”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
EA53 DNX Mileage History
- 20/10/2022302,038 mi
- 28/10/2022302,289 mi+251 mi
Average of roughly 11,400 miles per year across 2 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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