2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · PL03 UXJ
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 97,956 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL03 UXJ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2025
- 97,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL03 UXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (PL03 UXJ) between June 2006 and January 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
PL03 UXJ Mileage History
- 12/06/200614,823 mi
- 28/06/200718,950 mi+4,127 mi
- 13/06/200823,372 mi+4,422 mi
- 13/06/200823,372 mi
- 26/06/200928,616 mi+5,244 mi
- 28/06/201034,050 mi+5,434 mi
- 28/06/201139,432 mi+5,382 mi
- 27/06/201244,318 mi+4,886 mi
- 27/06/201244,319 mi+1 mi
- 17/06/201347,318 mi+2,999 mi
- 17/06/201347,318 mi
- 16/06/201449,665 mi+2,347 mi
- 18/06/201449,665 mi
- 25/06/201551,621 mi+1,956 mi
- 24/06/201663,936 mi+12,315 mi
- 11/11/201767,430 mi+3,494 mi
- 11/11/201767,430 mi
- 26/10/201873,284 mi+5,854 mi
- 09/11/201978,572 mi+5,288 mi
- 31/10/202084,368 mi+5,796 mi
- 16/10/202185,836 mi+1,468 mi
- 16/10/202185,836 mi
- 12/11/202287,182 mi+1,346 mi
- 06/11/202391,408 mi+4,226 mi
- 07/01/202597,956 mi+6,548 mi
- 07/01/202597,956 mi
Average of roughly 4,476 miles per year across 26 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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