2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · FM52 VFJ
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/01/2003. Recorded mileage 139,571 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,571 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
FM52 VFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 139,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FM52 VFJ Mileage History
- 24/10/2023134,062 mi
- 18/10/2024137,120 mi+3,058 mi
- 23/10/2024137,186 mi+66 mi
- 20/10/2025139,568 mi+2,382 mi
- 21/10/2025139,571 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FM52 VFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (FM52 VFJ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Fuel tank insecure Fuel tank cradle heavily corroded and holed. (6.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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