2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · EK53 VWA
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02/10/2003. Recorded mileage 51,040 miles. MOT valid until 13/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
EK53 VWA Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 51,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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EK53 VWA Mileage History
- 24/03/200711,459 mi
- 24/03/200711,459 mi
- 25/03/200813,614 mi+2,155 mi
- 30/03/200916,293 mi+2,679 mi
- 24/03/201017,902 mi+1,609 mi
- 25/03/201017,902 mi
- 17/03/201122,253 mi+4,351 mi
- 21/03/201223,259 mi+1,006 mi
- 24/07/201323,609 mi+350 mi
- 25/07/201323,609 mi
- 16/07/201429,898 mi+6,289 mi
- 24/07/201536,022 mi+6,124 mi
- 02/09/201642,028 mi+6,006 mi
- 09/09/201744,719 mi+2,691 mi
- 09/09/201744,719 mi
- 08/09/201845,803 mi+1,084 mi
- 09/09/201845,803 mi
- 02/09/201946,890 mi+1,087 mi
- 15/09/202047,431 mi+541 mi
- 16/08/202147,660 mi+229 mi
- 13/09/202248,337 mi+677 mi
- 13/09/202248,337 mi
- 23/08/202349,023 mi+686 mi
- 04/09/202449,924 mi+901 mi
- 03/09/202550,490 mi+566 mi
- 03/09/202550,490 mi
- 10/09/202651,039 mi+549 mi
- 14/09/202651,040 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,032 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
EK53 VWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (EK53 VWA) between March 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre's outer edge, budget 175/65/”.
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