2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · GV53 JGF
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 137,880 miles. MOT expired on 07 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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GV53 JGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2025
- 137,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV53 JGF 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 JGF) between August 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 March 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
GV53 JGF Mileage History
- 19/08/2022131,589 mi
- 01/09/2022131,636 mi+47 mi
- 24/08/2023134,245 mi+2,609 mi
- 01/03/2025137,867 mi+3,622 mi
- 08/03/2025137,880 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 2,465 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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