2003 MINI Cooper S 1.6L Petrol · EX53 YCM
2003 MINI Cooper S (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 149,774 miles. MOT expired on 08 Feb 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER S
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX53 YCM Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2024
- 149,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX53 YCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Cooper S (EX53 YCM) between September 2006 and February 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
EX53 YCM Mileage History
- 30/09/200617,561 mi
- 29/09/200724,167 mi+6,606 mi
- 30/09/200829,879 mi+5,712 mi
- 05/10/200935,440 mi+5,561 mi
- 25/09/201040,728 mi+5,288 mi
- 12/09/201146,828 mi+6,100 mi
- 22/08/201253,286 mi+6,458 mi
- 04/09/201362,685 mi+9,399 mi
- 05/09/201362,685 mi
- 26/06/201466,483 mi+3,798 mi
- 25/06/201689,403 mi+22,920 mi
- 21/06/201798,790 mi+9,387 mi
- 02/08/201798,867 mi+77 mi
- 17/12/2018105,845 mi+6,978 mi
- 20/12/2018105,845 mi
- 13/12/2019109,979 mi+4,134 mi
- 17/12/2019110,071 mi+92 mi
- 26/10/2020112,740 mi+2,669 mi
- 10/12/2020112,760 mi+20 mi
- 21/12/2020112,760 mi
- 04/02/2022124,609 mi+11,849 mi
- 09/02/2022124,129 mi-480 mi
- 02/02/2023135,030 mi+10,901 mi
- 05/02/2024149,774 mi+14,744 mi
Average of roughly 7,620 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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