2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · WH02 CAT
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 120,143 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,143 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WH02 CAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 120,143 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WH02 CAT 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 (WH02 CAT) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
WH02 CAT Mileage History
- 03/02/2023114,228 mi
- 07/02/2023114,240 mi+12 mi
- 31/01/2024117,571 mi+3,331 mi
- 06/02/2025119,152 mi+1,581 mi
- 28/01/2026120,143 mi+991 mi
Average of roughly 1,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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