2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · WM03 XAB
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 135,709 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM03 XAB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 135,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM03 XAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (WM03 XAB) between October 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
WM03 XAB Mileage History
- 19/10/2021126,175 mi
- 20/10/2021126,175 mi
- 15/06/2023130,829 mi+4,654 mi
- 22/07/2025135,709 mi+4,880 mi
Average of roughly 2,538 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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