2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RV53 ABX
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 109,868 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,868 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV53 ABX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 109,868 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV53 ABX 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 (RV53 ABX) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RV53 ABX Mileage History
- 14/10/2023102,456 mi
- 18/10/2023102,578 mi+122 mi
- 12/10/2024108,018 mi+5,440 mi
- 12/10/2024108,018 mi
- 18/10/2025109,868 mi+1,850 mi
Average of roughly 3,684 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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