2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · ET52 AEF
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 282,937 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 282,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ET52 AEF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/02/2024
- 282,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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ET52 AEF Mileage History
- 24/02/2022275,896 mi
- 24/02/2023277,683 mi+1,787 mi
- 24/02/2024282,937 mi+5,254 mi
Average of roughly 3,523 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
ET52 AEF 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 (ET52 AEF) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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