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DE53 FHJ

2003 Mini Mini · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelMini
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Mini Mini Petrol 1598cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 115,469 miles on the clock, averaging 5,570 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 FHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,469
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,570

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,469 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,350
Average per year5,570
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 FHJ 17k41k66k91k115k '06'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,469 miles
Since last MOT+1,350 miles
PASS
Mileage114,119 miles
Since last MOT+550 miles
PASS
Mileage113,569 miles
Since last MOT+8,671 miles
PASS
Mileage104,898 miles
Since last MOT+502 miles
PASS
Mileage104,396 miles
Since last MOT+1,532 miles
PASS
Mileage102,864 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,862 miles
Since last MOT+2,581 miles
PASS
Mileage100,281 miles
Since last MOT+2,227 miles
PASS
Mileage98,054 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,469 miles
PASS
Mileage94,584 miles
Since last MOT+2,508 miles
PASS
Mileage92,076 miles
Since last MOT+5,243 miles
PASS
Mileage86,833 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,724 miles
Since last MOT+12,641 miles
PASS
Mileage74,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,083 miles
Since last MOT+10,211 miles
PASS
Mileage63,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,872 miles
Since last MOT+7,752 miles
PASS
Mileage56,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,120 miles
Since last MOT+7,531 miles
PASS
Mileage48,589 miles
Since last MOT+9,555 miles
PASS
Mileage39,034 miles
Since last MOT+7,375 miles
PASS
Mileage31,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,659 miles
Since last MOT+8,985 miles
PASS
Mileage22,674 miles
Since last MOT+5,893 miles
PASS
Mileage16,781 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 FHJ
MakeMini
ModelMini
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 FHJ

What car is DE53 FHJ?

DE53 FHJ is a grey Mini Mini, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 FHJ?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 FHJ was 115,469 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 FHJ passed its MOT?

DE53 FHJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2024.

Is DE53 FHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 FHJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DE53 FHJ?

DE53 FHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.