2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · ST53 FKB
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 63,282 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST53 FKB Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2023
- 63,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST53 FKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (ST53 FKB) between August 2006 and March 2023.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2023 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 (17 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)”.
ST53 FKB Mileage History
- 08/08/200618,467 mi
- 09/08/200618,467 mi
- 14/02/200719,766 mi+1,299 mi
- 26/04/200720,521 mi+755 mi
- 24/04/200827,014 mi+6,493 mi
- 01/04/200928,884 mi+1,870 mi
- 03/04/200928,884 mi
- 07/04/201030,214 mi+1,330 mi
- 05/04/201131,357 mi+1,143 mi
- 07/05/20120 mi-31,357 mi
- 08/05/201232,796 mi+32,796 mi
- 18/03/201339,633 mi+6,837 mi
- 20/03/201339,634 mi+1 mi
- 24/03/201446,009 mi+6,375 mi
- 24/03/201446,009 mi
- 18/03/201550,100 mi+4,091 mi
- 22/03/201652,698 mi+2,598 mi
- 24/03/201652,699 mi+1 mi
- 08/03/201754,178 mi+1,479 mi
- 08/03/201754,178 mi
- 06/03/201855,706 mi+1,528 mi
- 21/03/201957,237 mi+1,531 mi
- 18/03/202057,548 mi+311 mi
- 10/03/202157,945 mi+397 mi
- 20/04/202258,179 mi+234 mi
- 30/03/202363,282 mi+5,103 mi
Average of roughly 2,693 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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