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GU53 MEL

2005 Mini Mini · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelMini
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 2005 Mini Mini Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 50,064 miles on the clock, averaging 2,010 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU53 MEL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
50,064
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,010

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

Low mileage
Latest reading50,064 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,158
Average per year2,010
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU53 MEL 17k25k33k42k50k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,064 miles
Since last MOT+2,158 miles
PASS
Mileage47,906 miles
Since last MOT+932 miles
PASS
Mileage46,974 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,969 miles
Since last MOT+491 miles
PASS
Mileage46,478 miles
Since last MOT+469 miles
PASS
Mileage46,009 miles
Since last MOT+396 miles
PASS
Mileage45,613 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,606 miles
Since last MOT+1,307 miles
PASS
Mileage44,299 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,289 miles
Since last MOT+3,630 miles
PASS
Mileage40,659 miles
Since last MOT+2,663 miles
PASS
Mileage37,996 miles
Since last MOT+2,887 miles
PASS
Mileage35,109 miles
Since last MOT+2,194 miles
PASS
Mileage32,915 miles
Since last MOT+327 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,588 miles
Since last MOT+3,159 miles
PASS
Mileage29,429 miles
Since last MOT+2,888 miles
PASS
Mileage26,541 miles
Since last MOT+1,987 miles
PASS
Mileage24,554 miles
Since last MOT+1,664 miles
PASS
Mileage22,890 miles
Since last MOT+3,073 miles
PASS
Mileage19,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,817 miles
Since last MOT+3,010 miles
PASS
Mileage16,807 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,798 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 MEL
MakeMini
ModelMini
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GU53 MEL

What car is GU53 MEL?

GU53 MEL is a blue Mini Mini, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GU53 MEL?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 MEL was 50,064 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 MEL passed its MOT?

GU53 MEL has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2025.

Is GU53 MEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 MEL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GU53 MEL?

GU53 MEL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.