2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · ML03 FWS
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 67,462 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Aug 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML03 FWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2024
- 67,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML03 FWS 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 (ML03 FWS) between December 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
ML03 FWS Mileage History
- 09/12/202261,420 mi
- 08/12/202364,587 mi+3,167 mi
- 08/12/202364,589 mi+2 mi
- 27/11/202467,460 mi+2,871 mi
- 02/12/202467,462 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,048 miles per year across 5 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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