2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · GV53 FTN
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 167,051 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV53 FTN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 167,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV53 FTN 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 (GV53 FTN) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt C”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
GV53 FTN Mileage History
- 17/07/2023137,406 mi
- 07/08/2024140,774 mi+3,368 mi
- 15/08/2024140,791 mi+17 mi
- 04/08/2025152,401 mi+11,610 mi
- 23/07/2026167,051 mi+14,650 mi
Average of roughly 9,824 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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