2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RY53 DUU
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12/11/2003. Recorded mileage 126,769 miles. MOT valid until 06/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
RY53 DUU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 126,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RY53 DUU Mileage History
- 21/11/200626,219 mi
- 05/11/200736,718 mi+10,499 mi
- 12/11/200736,984 mi+266 mi
- 03/11/200846,945 mi+9,961 mi
- 03/11/200846,945 mi
- 27/03/201061,510 mi+14,565 mi
- 25/03/201171,646 mi+10,136 mi
- 03/11/201284,135 mi+12,489 mi
- 19/10/201389,653 mi+5,518 mi
- 17/10/201498,023 mi+8,370 mi
- 17/10/201498,023 mi
- 23/10/2015104,070 mi+6,047 mi
- 07/10/2016111,500 mi+7,430 mi
- 18/10/2016111,801 mi+301 mi
- 11/11/2017116,914 mi+5,113 mi
- 24/11/2018120,247 mi+3,333 mi
- 30/11/2019120,867 mi+620 mi
- 29/11/2020121,139 mi+272 mi
- 09/12/2020121,145 mi+6 mi
- 05/03/2022121,216 mi+71 mi
- 23/03/2024121,334 mi+118 mi
- 28/03/2024121,345 mi+11 mi
- 19/03/2025121,450 mi+105 mi
- 21/04/2026126,763 mi+5,313 mi
- 08/05/2026126,769 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,167 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
RY53 DUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (RY53 DUU) between November 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 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 (39 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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