BT03 MLU

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
GREY
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
1 August 2026 (48 days away)
Last recorded mileage
27,731 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 49/100

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 22 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 27,731 miles. While recent MOTs are clean, the recurring suspension advisories and a history of major brake failures warrant significant caution.

The vehicle shows a critical mileage anomaly: 27,731 miles over 23 years (below average), with a 4-year MOT history gap (May 2017–Jun 2021) and a suspiciously low 1,445-mile jump between Jul 2022 and Jul 2023.

Things to check

  • Mileage anomaly: 27,731 miles over 23 years (below average), with a 4-year MOT history gap (May 2017–Jun 2021).
  • Recurring suspension advisories (Jun 2021, Jul 2022, Jul 2023) indicate ongoing wear.
  • Major brake failures (Jun 2021, Jul 2023) and related advisories (e.g., Jul 2024) suggest a history of brake system issues.
  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded (Jun 2021) is a high-concern advisory that needs immediate attention.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 08/01/2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting current maintenance is acceptable.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) confirms high safety standards for its age.
  • Consistent, albeit low, annual mileage suggests a well-preserved vehicle.

Mileage history

Jun 2006: 27,731 mi PASSJun 2007: 36,570 mi PASSJun 2007: 36,570 mi FAILJun 2008: 39,911 mi PASSJul 2009: 40,468 mi PASSJul 2010: 46,324 mi PASSJul 2011: 56,522 mi PASSJul 2011: 56,522 mi FAILJul 2012: 63,640 mi PASSFeb 2013: 66,270 mi FAILFeb 2013: 66,271 mi PASSMay 2014: 68,670 mi PASSFeb 2015: 77,579 mi PASSFeb 2016: 93,607 mi PASSMay 2017: 102,051 mi PASSJun 2021: 104,283 mi FAILJun 2021: 104,283 mi PASSJul 2022: 123,815 mi PASSJul 2023: 125,260 mi FAILAug 2023: 125,263 mi PASSJul 2024: 128,407 mi PASSJul 2025: 131,314 mi PASS131k80k28kJun 2006Jul 2025

MOT test history — 17/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2006 PASS 27,731 mi None recorded
Jun 2007 PASS 36,570 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED surface cracks in treads of all tyres
Jun 2007 FAIL 36,570 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED surface cracks in treads of all tyres
Jun 2008 PASS 39,911 mi None recorded
Jul 2009 PASS 40,468 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2010 PASS 46,324 mi None recorded
Jul 2011 PASS 56,522 mi None recorded
Jul 2011 FAIL 56,522 mi
PRS Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Jul 2012 PASS 63,640 mi
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2013 FAIL 66,270 mi
FAIL Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
ADVISORY Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Feb 2013 PASS 66,271 mi
ADVISORY Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
May 2014 PASS 68,670 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
USER ENTERED nearside front and rear tyres cracking within tread pattern
Feb 2015 PASS 77,579 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Feb 2016 PASS 93,607 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2017 PASS 102,051 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2021 FAIL 104,283 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PRS Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Jun 2021 PASS 104,283 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jul 2022 PASS 123,815 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2023 FAIL 125,260 mi
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Aug 2023 PASS 125,263 mi None recorded
Jul 2024 PASS 128,407 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2025 PASS 131,314 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Lines showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
MINOR Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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