2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · NG53 OHB
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 102,267 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,267 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG53 OHB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2023
- 102,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG53 OHB 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 (NG53 OHB) between October 2021 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2023 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: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative unplugged (4.1.5 (a))”; “Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage missing (4.1.5 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
NG53 OHB Mileage History
- 26/10/202196,675 mi
- 05/12/2022101,873 mi+5,198 mi
- 16/01/2023102,267 mi+394 mi
- 16/01/2023102,267 mi
Average of roughly 4,565 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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