2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · HF53 CTX
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 117,923 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,923 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
HF53 CTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2023
- 117,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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HF53 CTX Mileage History
- 16/09/2021109,737 mi
- 16/09/2021109,737 mi
- 15/09/2022113,901 mi+4,164 mi
- 16/09/2022113,901 mi
- 18/09/2023117,923 mi+4,022 mi
Average of roughly 4,085 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HF53 CTX 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 (HF53 CTX) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2023 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: Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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