2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SW03 CZU
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2003. Recorded mileage 91,009 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW03 CZU Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2023
- 91,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW03 CZU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (SW03 CZU) between June 2006 and September 2023.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SW03 CZU Mileage History
- 09/06/200635,817 mi
- 09/06/200635,817 mi
- 23/05/200739,055 mi+3,238 mi
- 23/05/200739,055 mi
- 03/06/200841,725 mi+2,670 mi
- 26/02/200942,814 mi+1,089 mi
- 22/02/201045,403 mi+2,589 mi
- 22/02/201045,403 mi
- 24/02/201147,810 mi+2,407 mi
- 24/02/201147,810 mi
- 23/02/201250,382 mi+2,572 mi
- 24/02/201250,383 mi+1 mi
- 25/02/201353,010 mi+2,627 mi
- 25/02/201353,010 mi
- 27/02/201455,666 mi+2,656 mi
- 28/02/201455,666 mi
- 22/04/201455,846 mi+180 mi
- 22/04/201455,846 mi
- 24/04/201559,998 mi+4,152 mi
- 28/04/201663,852 mi+3,854 mi
- 28/04/201663,852 mi
- 26/04/201767,310 mi+3,458 mi
- 28/04/201767,311 mi+1 mi
- 26/11/201869,601 mi+2,290 mi
- 25/11/201971,942 mi+2,341 mi
- 23/11/202075,927 mi+3,985 mi
- 12/08/202178,365 mi+2,438 mi
- 22/08/202282,988 mi+4,623 mi
- 18/08/202390,606 mi+7,618 mi
- 08/09/202391,009 mi+403 mi
Average of roughly 3,200 miles per year across 30 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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