BG03 UTR

2003 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MINI
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 7 September 2018
Last recorded mileage
24,985 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Mini has 17 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 24,985 miles. The vehicle's MOT expired in 2018, and it has been off-road for 23 years, with a critical mileage anomaly.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage of 24,985 miles over 23 years, with a significant anomaly of only 245 miles recorded between Sep 2017 and Sep 2017.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2018-09-07; vehicle has been off-road for 23 years.
  • Mileage anomaly: only 245 miles recorded between Sep 2017 and Sep 2017.
  • Recurring major failures: lights (4), brakes (3), emissions (2), suspension (8+ advisories).
  • Dangerous defect: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (Oct 2011).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating: 5/5 stars (2024) — excellent safety credentials for a 2003 model.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories (last test Sep 2017).
  • Consistent annual mileage before 2017 (9,265 miles/yr).
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in recent tests.

Mileage history

Apr 2006: 24,985 mi PASSApr 2007: 34,146 mi PASSApr 2008: 45,851 mi PASSApr 2009: 60,886 mi FAILApr 2009: 61,034 mi PASSAug 2010: 75,251 mi PASSOct 2011: 86,724 mi FAILOct 2011: 86,724 mi PASSOct 2012: 101,012 mi PASSOct 2012: 101,012 mi FAILOct 2013: 112,483 mi PASSOct 2013: 112,483 mi FAILNov 2014: 123,329 mi PASSJul 2016: 135,768 mi FAILAug 2016: 135,916 mi PASSSep 2017: 136,161 mi FAILSep 2017: 136,161 mi PASS136k81k25kApr 2006Sep 2017

MOT test history — 11/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2006 PASS 24,985 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2007 PASS 34,146 mi None recorded
Apr 2008 PASS 45,851 mi None recorded
Apr 2009 FAIL 60,886 mi
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
USER ENTERED offside no.plate light cover missing
Apr 2009 PASS 61,034 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 PASS 75,251 mi None recorded
Oct 2011 FAIL 86,724 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oct 2011 PASS 86,724 mi None recorded
Oct 2012 PASS 101,012 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED both front lower suspension rear bushes are separating and splitting
USER ENTERED both rear tyres are worn to the minimum limit
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre is worn to @ 2mm
USER ENTERED rear exhaust bracket is insecure
Oct 2012 FAIL 101,012 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED both front lower suspension rear bushes are separating and splitting
USER ENTERED both rear tyres are worn to the minimum limit
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre is worn to @ 2mm
USER ENTERED rear exhaust bracket is insecure
Oct 2013 PASS 112,483 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oct 2013 FAIL 112,483 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nov 2014 PASS 123,329 mi
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Jul 2016 FAIL 135,768 mi
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAIL Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Emissions not tested cat removed (7.4.B.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Oil leak
Aug 2016 PASS 135,916 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front slight play at n/s/f wheel.
Sep 2017 FAIL 136,161 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Front Coolant leak
FAIL Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
FAIL Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
FAIL Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
FAIL Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Sep 2017 PASS 136,161 mi None recorded

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