2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · FW53 JDW
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 141,492 miles. MOT valid until 29/04/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,492 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
FW53 JDW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 141,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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FW53 JDW Mileage History
- 02/04/2024139,172 mi
- 02/04/2024139,172 mi
- 17/04/2025139,945 mi+773 mi
- 01/05/2025139,950 mi+5 mi
- 30/04/2026141,492 mi+1,542 mi
Average of roughly 1,118 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FW53 JDW 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 (FW53 JDW) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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