2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RE53 FPT
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 93,151 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE53 FPT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 93,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE53 FPT 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 (RE53 FPT) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 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 (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RE53 FPT Mileage History
- 21/06/202469,613 mi
- 21/06/202469,630 mi+17 mi
- 17/06/202577,189 mi+7,559 mi
- 26/06/202577,190 mi+1 mi
- 25/06/202693,151 mi+15,961 mi
Average of roughly 11,708 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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