2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · FG53 CFJ
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 104,220 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG53 CFJ Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 104,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG53 CFJ 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 (FG53 CFJ) between October 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 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 (27 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
FG53 CFJ Mileage History
- 07/10/200611,084 mi
- 28/09/200723,368 mi+12,284 mi
- 18/09/200830,829 mi+7,461 mi
- 29/09/200940,786 mi+9,957 mi
- 30/09/200940,805 mi+19 mi
- 30/09/201051,719 mi+10,914 mi
- 19/10/201051,900 mi+181 mi
- 21/10/201051,909 mi+9 mi
- 20/09/201160,158 mi+8,249 mi
- 18/09/201269,111 mi+8,953 mi
- 24/09/201269,117 mi+6 mi
- 03/09/201376,777 mi+7,660 mi
- 06/09/201376,812 mi+35 mi
- 12/09/201481,404 mi+4,592 mi
- 15/09/201481,409 mi+5 mi
- 04/09/201585,938 mi+4,529 mi
- 07/09/201585,943 mi+5 mi
- 09/09/201691,384 mi+5,441 mi
- 01/09/201796,511 mi+5,127 mi
- 19/09/2018100,541 mi+4,030 mi
- 17/09/2019102,514 mi+1,973 mi
- 07/09/2020103,345 mi+831 mi
- 15/09/2021103,638 mi+293 mi
- 12/09/2022103,754 mi+116 mi
- 14/09/2022103,757 mi+3 mi
- 07/09/2023103,914 mi+157 mi
- 13/09/2023103,921 mi+7 mi
- 03/09/2024104,190 mi+269 mi
- 03/09/2025104,220 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 4,926 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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