2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SJ53 OBT
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 69,973 miles. MOT valid until 24/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,973 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
SJ53 OBT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 69,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SJ53 OBT Mileage History
- 13/10/202366,512 mi
- 14/11/202468,336 mi+1,824 mi
- 25/11/202468,352 mi+16 mi
- 19/11/202569,973 mi+1,621 mi
- 20/11/202569,973 mi
Average of roughly 1,644 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SJ53 OBT 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 (SJ53 OBT) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 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: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
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