2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SL53 FOU
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 122,712 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL53 FOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
- 122,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL53 FOU 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 (SL53 FOU) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
SL53 FOU Mileage History
- 17/08/2023113,480 mi
- 28/08/2024116,332 mi+2,852 mi
- 04/09/2024116,339 mi+7 mi
- 20/08/2025121,903 mi+5,564 mi
- 04/10/2025122,712 mi+809 mi
Average of roughly 4,328 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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