2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SO51 MEG
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 137,820 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jan 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO51 MEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/10/2024
- 137,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 32 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO51 MEG 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 (SO51 MEG) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))”; “Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery box not attached (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”.
SO51 MEG Mileage History
- 04/10/2022119,563 mi
- 05/10/2022119,567 mi+4 mi
- 04/10/2023131,965 mi+12,398 mi
- 11/10/2023132,265 mi+300 mi
- 25/10/2024137,820 mi+5,555 mi
Average of roughly 8,868 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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