2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · MJ53 WEX
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 89,617 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ53 WEX Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 89,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ53 WEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (MJ53 WEX) between October 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Tyres (23 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 80 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (no obvious beam images) (4.”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps plus nearside lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii)”.
MJ53 WEX Mileage History
- 25/10/200612,335 mi
- 17/10/200713,656 mi+1,321 mi
- 06/10/200814,687 mi+1,031 mi
- 21/10/200915,484 mi+797 mi
- 17/10/201129,950 mi+14,466 mi
- 14/11/201238,872 mi+8,922 mi
- 05/02/201444,451 mi+5,579 mi
- 05/02/201444,456 mi+5 mi
- 13/02/201548,016 mi+3,560 mi
- 13/02/201548,016 mi
- 16/04/201653,473 mi+5,457 mi
- 11/04/201763,295 mi+9,822 mi
- 09/04/201865,391 mi+2,096 mi
- 11/04/201969,138 mi+3,747 mi
- 02/06/202072,920 mi+3,782 mi
- 21/05/202173,843 mi+923 mi
- 21/05/202173,843 mi
- 20/05/202276,502 mi+2,659 mi
- 05/05/202381,239 mi+4,737 mi
- 16/05/202483,717 mi+2,478 mi
- 22/05/202483,720 mi+3 mi
- 19/05/202586,275 mi+2,555 mi
- 19/05/202586,275 mi
- 18/05/202689,617 mi+3,342 mi
- 19/05/202689,617 mi
- 19/05/202689,617 mi
Average of roughly 3,950 miles per year across 26 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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