2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · WU53 ODE
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 123,571 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU53 ODE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2024
- 123,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU53 ODE 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 (WU53 ODE) between May 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2024 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: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WU53 ODE Mileage History
- 16/05/2022104,913 mi
- 16/05/2022104,913 mi
- 04/08/2023115,604 mi+10,691 mi
- 02/08/2024123,398 mi+7,794 mi
- 12/08/2024123,571 mi+173 mi
Average of roughly 8,322 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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