2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · MK03 VJC
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 81,129 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK03 VJC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2022
- 81,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK03 VJC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (MK03 VJC) between May 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2022 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose/caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
MK03 VJC Mileage History
- 07/05/202281,077 mi
- 22/07/202281,129 mi+52 mi
Average of roughly 250 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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