2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LS03 YTA
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 May 2003. Recorded mileage 126,262 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS03 YTA Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2024
- 126,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (44 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS03 YTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (LS03 YTA) between May 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (44 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Windscreen (16 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 89 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LS03 YTA Mileage History
- 26/05/200637,247 mi
- 23/02/200745,705 mi+8,458 mi
- 16/04/200745,717 mi+12 mi
- 12/04/200850,763 mi+5,046 mi
- 21/03/200955,090 mi+4,327 mi
- 26/03/201061,532 mi+6,442 mi
- 18/03/201168,699 mi+7,167 mi
- 18/03/201168,699 mi
- 19/04/201270,807 mi+2,108 mi
- 21/03/201377,198 mi+6,391 mi
- 21/03/201377,198 mi
- 20/03/201486,583 mi+9,385 mi
- 20/03/201486,585 mi+2 mi
- 19/03/201593,749 mi+7,164 mi
- 12/04/2016102,030 mi+8,281 mi
- 12/04/2016102,030 mi
- 08/04/2017106,837 mi+4,807 mi
- 08/04/2017106,837 mi
- 24/03/2018110,268 mi+3,431 mi
- 24/03/2018110,268 mi
- 16/04/2019114,542 mi+4,274 mi
- 27/04/2019114,621 mi+79 mi
- 14/05/2021116,574 mi+1,953 mi
- 14/05/2021116,574 mi
- 27/04/2022123,049 mi+6,475 mi
- 28/04/2022123,108 mi+59 mi
- 11/05/2023124,728 mi+1,620 mi
- 15/05/2024126,262 mi+1,534 mi
- 15/05/2024126,262 mi
Average of roughly 4,953 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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