Vehicle summary
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 2016 Mini Cooper Petrol 1499cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 54,984 miles on the clock, averaging 6,732 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 B38 TwinPower Turbo engine is known for b38a15a and timing chain and guides.
MOT & Mileage History for EL03 LYE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 54,984 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,455 |
| Average per year | 6,732 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mini Cooper
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B38A15A
Timing Chain and Guides
Chain stretches prematurely; guides can break.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EL03 LYE |
| Make | Mini |
| Model | Cooper |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1499cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EL — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About EL03 LYE
What car is EL03 LYE?
EL03 LYE is an silver Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.
What is the mileage of EL03 LYE?
The last recorded mileage for EL03 LYE was 54,984 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EL03 LYE passed its MOT?
EL03 LYE has had 8 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (8 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2026.
Is EL03 LYE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EL03 LYE is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is EL03 LYE?
EL03 LYE is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.