2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · ST53 HGA
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 121,528 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST53 HGA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 121,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST53 HGA 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 (ST53 HGA) between April 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 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 (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut central 195/55/16 (5”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt s”.
ST53 HGA Mileage History
- 20/04/2023107,979 mi
- 10/04/2024118,525 mi+10,546 mi
- 15/05/2024118,526 mi+1 mi
- 23/06/2025121,526 mi+3,000 mi
- 07/07/2025121,528 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,115 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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