2003 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · HD52 YFZ
2003 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 214,951 km. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 214,951 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD52 YFZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 214,951 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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HD52 YFZ Odometer History
- 15/04/2026214,948 km
- 27/04/2026214,951 km+3 km
Average of roughly 92 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
HD52 YFZ MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Cooper (HD52 YFZ) between April 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 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 (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar drop link dust co”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.
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