2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · GM53 ABF
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 94,920 miles. MOT valid until 08 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GM53 ABF Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 94,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GM53 ABF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (GM53 ABF) between October 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 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 (19 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
GM53 ABF Mileage History
- 23/10/200622,201 mi
- 12/10/200730,788 mi+8,587 mi
- 13/10/200834,984 mi+4,196 mi
- 27/10/200939,253 mi+4,269 mi
- 05/11/201043,336 mi+4,083 mi
- 27/10/201147,308 mi+3,972 mi
- 28/10/201147,326 mi+18 mi
- 12/10/201251,891 mi+4,565 mi
- 04/10/201356,066 mi+4,175 mi
- 08/10/201460,453 mi+4,387 mi
- 16/09/201562,989 mi+2,536 mi
- 03/10/201665,354 mi+2,365 mi
- 18/09/201769,083 mi+3,729 mi
- 06/09/201877,159 mi+8,076 mi
- 03/09/201982,410 mi+5,251 mi
- 03/09/201982,410 mi
- 07/08/202087,067 mi+4,657 mi
- 08/08/202087,067 mi
- 06/09/202190,226 mi+3,159 mi
- 11/08/202290,328 mi+102 mi
- 11/08/202290,328 mi
- 07/09/202390,426 mi+98 mi
- 07/09/202390,426 mi
- 08/11/202491,327 mi+901 mi
- 09/11/202491,329 mi+2 mi
- 30/10/202594,913 mi+3,584 mi
- 04/11/202594,920 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 3,821 miles per year across 27 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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