2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · PE53 FGC
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 86,047 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE53 FGC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2023
- 86,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE53 FGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (PE53 FGC) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 2023 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
PE53 FGC Mileage History
- 26/08/202285,120 mi
- 26/08/202285,120 mi
- 29/08/202386,047 mi+927 mi
Average of roughly 920 miles per year across 3 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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