2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · MA53 APO
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 116,152 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA53 APO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2023
- 116,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA53 APO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (MA53 APO) between October 2006 and May 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Brake hose leaking on an air braking system flexy to pipe (1.1.12 (c) (i))”.
MA53 APO Mileage History
- 09/10/200638,123 mi
- 05/10/200751,203 mi+13,080 mi
- 06/10/200860,544 mi+9,341 mi
- 05/05/200962,106 mi+1,562 mi
- 22/04/201068,174 mi+6,068 mi
- 22/04/201068,174 mi
- 26/04/201174,781 mi+6,607 mi
- 13/04/201279,881 mi+5,100 mi
- 13/04/201279,881 mi
- 13/04/201384,105 mi+4,224 mi
- 14/04/201488,363 mi+4,258 mi
- 28/04/201591,427 mi+3,064 mi
- 04/05/201693,299 mi+1,872 mi
- 03/05/201794,069 mi+770 mi
- 09/05/201898,477 mi+4,408 mi
- 13/08/2020109,189 mi+10,712 mi
- 13/08/2020109,193 mi+4 mi
- 03/05/2022110,593 mi+1,400 mi
- 05/05/2023116,152 mi+5,559 mi
Average of roughly 4,709 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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