2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · OE52 LUW
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 183,764 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE52 LUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
- 183,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE52 LUW 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 (OE52 LUW) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2025 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 (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust system insecure both rear exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))”; “Fuel tank insecure strap snapped (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
OE52 LUW Mileage History
- 28/04/2023162,062 mi
- 09/04/2024168,487 mi+6,425 mi
- 10/04/2024168,491 mi+4 mi
- 09/04/2025183,762 mi+15,271 mi
- 10/04/2025183,764 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,120 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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