2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · PJ52 VYA
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 133,900 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ52 VYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2024
- 133,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ52 VYA 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 (PJ52 VYA) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 April 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: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear 0f front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear0f front wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
PJ52 VYA Mileage History
- 24/03/2022123,453 mi
- 17/03/2023133,056 mi+9,603 mi
- 30/03/2023133,138 mi+82 mi
- 21/03/2024133,884 mi+746 mi
- 05/04/2024133,900 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 5,136 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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