2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · ML53 UOB
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 122,812 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML53 UOB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2024
- 122,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML53 UOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (ML53 UOB) between October 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2024 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 (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
ML53 UOB Mileage History
- 08/10/2021103,591 mi
- 28/10/2022105,543 mi+1,952 mi
- 10/04/2024122,807 mi+17,264 mi
- 17/04/2024122,812 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,614 miles per year across 4 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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