2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LS53 GCY
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 100,286 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS53 GCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 100,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS53 GCY 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 (LS53 GCY) between November 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LS53 GCY Mileage History
- 17/11/202296,466 mi
- 16/11/202397,439 mi+973 mi
- 14/11/202498,735 mi+1,296 mi
- 14/11/202498,735 mi
- 16/07/2026100,286 mi+1,551 mi
Average of roughly 1,044 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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