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FX53 VLA

2003 Mini Mini · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelMini
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 169,120 miles on the clock, averaging 8,160 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FX53 VLA

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,120
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,160

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading169,120 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,160
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FX53 VLA 11k51k90k130k169k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,120 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,119 miles
Since last MOT+15,294 miles
PASS
Mileage153,825 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,747 miles
Since last MOT+8,455 miles
PASS
Mileage145,292 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,223 miles
Since last MOT+24,370 miles
PASS
Mileage120,853 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,776 miles
Since last MOT+16,198 miles
PASS
Mileage104,578 miles
Since last MOT+338 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,240 miles
Since last MOT+8,278 miles
PASS
Mileage95,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,962 miles
Since last MOT+5,613 miles
PASS
Mileage90,349 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,281 miles
Since last MOT+9,996 miles
PASS
Mileage80,285 miles
Since last MOT+6,000 miles
PASS
Mileage74,285 miles
Since last MOT+6,254 miles
PASS
Mileage68,031 miles
Since last MOT+6,321 miles
PASS
Mileage61,710 miles
Since last MOT+6,686 miles
PASS
Mileage55,024 miles
Since last MOT+6,208 miles
PASS
Mileage48,816 miles
Since last MOT+8,071 miles
PASS
Mileage40,745 miles
Since last MOT+6,357 miles
PASS
Mileage34,388 miles
Since last MOT+7,210 miles
PASS
Mileage27,178 miles
Since last MOT+8,638 miles
PASS
Mileage18,540 miles
Since last MOT+7,428 miles
PASS
Mileage11,112 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 VLA
MakeMini
ModelMini
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FX53 VLA

What car is FX53 VLA?

FX53 VLA is an red Mini Mini, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FX53 VLA?

The last recorded mileage for FX53 VLA was 169,120 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX53 VLA passed its MOT?

FX53 VLA has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2025.

Is FX53 VLA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX53 VLA 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 FX53 VLA?

FX53 VLA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.