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MA03 DVJ

2003 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
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 2003 Mini Cooper Petrol 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 129,012 miles on the clock, averaging 5,927 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W10 Naturally Aspirated engine is known for w10b16a and cylinder head cracking.

MOT & Mileage History for MA03 DVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,012
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,927

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,012 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,086
Average per year5,927
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA03 DVJ 21k48k75k102k129k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,012 miles
Since last MOT+2,086 miles
PASS
Mileage126,926 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,919 miles
Since last MOT+11,751 miles
PASS
Mileage115,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,168 miles
Since last MOT+3,969 miles
PASS
Mileage111,199 miles
Since last MOT+3,903 miles
PASS
Mileage107,296 miles
Since last MOT+8,499 miles
PASS
Mileage98,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,797 miles
Since last MOT+8,077 miles
PASS
Mileage90,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,720 miles
Since last MOT+6,377 miles
PASS
Mileage84,343 miles
Since last MOT+5,807 miles
PASS
Mileage78,536 miles
Since last MOT+11,159 miles
PASS
Mileage67,377 miles
Since last MOT+8,868 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,509 miles
Since last MOT+3,765 miles
PASS
Mileage54,744 miles
Since last MOT+7,686 miles
PASS
Mileage47,058 miles
Since last MOT+6,159 miles
PASS
Mileage40,899 miles
Since last MOT+4,191 miles
PASS
Mileage36,708 miles
Since last MOT+5,648 miles
PASS
Mileage31,060 miles
Since last MOT+724 miles
PASS
Mileage30,336 miles
Since last MOT+4,030 miles
PASS
Mileage26,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,306 miles
Since last MOT+5,314 miles
PASS
Mileage20,992 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mini Cooper models (2001–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

Cracks develop in the head, leading to compression loss and oil burning.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 DVJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MA03 DVJ

What car is MA03 DVJ?

MA03 DVJ is an blue Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MA03 DVJ?

The last recorded mileage for MA03 DVJ was 129,012 miles, recorded on 31 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA03 DVJ passed its MOT?

MA03 DVJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 May 2024.

Is MA03 DVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA03 DVJ 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 MA03 DVJ?

MA03 DVJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.