2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · EN52 LJY
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 133,905 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN52 LJY Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2024
- 133,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN52 LJY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (EN52 LJY) between January 2006 and July 2024.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Emissions not tested Vehicle Overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
EN52 LJY Mileage History
- 13/01/200640,012 mi
- 10/01/200748,003 mi+7,991 mi
- 02/02/200853,174 mi+5,171 mi
- 03/02/200962,741 mi+9,567 mi
- 04/02/200962,741 mi
- 13/01/201069,018 mi+6,277 mi
- 27/01/201177,017 mi+7,999 mi
- 27/01/201177,017 mi
- 05/01/201283,990 mi+6,973 mi
- 07/01/201283,990 mi
- 31/10/201286,962 mi+2,972 mi
- 21/08/201398,364 mi+11,402 mi
- 06/08/2014100,599 mi+2,235 mi
- 22/07/2015103,218 mi+2,619 mi
- 22/07/2015103,218 mi
- 03/08/2016106,188 mi+2,970 mi
- 08/08/2017109,237 mi+3,049 mi
- 08/08/2018112,066 mi+2,829 mi
- 10/08/2018112,068 mi+2 mi
- 06/08/2019114,174 mi+2,106 mi
- 06/08/2019114,174 mi
- 04/08/2020115,798 mi+1,624 mi
- 04/08/2020115,798 mi
- 13/08/2021117,724 mi+1,926 mi
- 14/08/2021117,724 mi
- 11/07/2022120,436 mi+2,712 mi
- 12/07/2022120,468 mi+32 mi
- 13/07/2023125,299 mi+4,831 mi
- 12/07/2024133,905 mi+8,606 mi
Average of roughly 5,077 miles per year across 29 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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