2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · MA53 HHT
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 40,983 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04/07/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,983 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
MA53 HHT Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2018
- 40,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MA53 HHT Mileage History
- 14/09/200621,483 mi
- 24/01/200723,087 mi+1,604 mi
- 10/03/200825,576 mi+2,489 mi
- 10/03/200825,576 mi
- 14/03/200927,787 mi+2,211 mi
- 13/03/201030,274 mi+2,487 mi
- 06/04/201157,780 mi+27,506 mi
- 06/04/201157,780 mi
- 12/11/201232,943 mi-24,837 mi
- 02/04/201434,780 mi+1,837 mi
- 09/04/201536,309 mi+1,529 mi
- 09/04/201637,890 mi+1,581 mi
- 09/04/201637,890 mi
- 20/04/201739,449 mi+1,559 mi
- 25/04/201739,449 mi
- 15/05/201840,983 mi+1,534 mi
Average of roughly 1,672 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
MA53 HHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (MA53 HHT) between September 2006 and May 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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