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ML03 FWT

2003 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 8 (72% pass rate). It has 113,987 miles on the clock, averaging 4,453 miles per year, well 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 ML03 FWT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
113,987
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
4,453

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 reading113,987 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,453
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML03 FWT 24k47k69k92k114k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,987 miles
Since last MOT+3,194 miles
PASS
Mileage110,793 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,760 miles
Since last MOT+3,226 miles
PASS
Mileage107,534 miles
Since last MOT+3,254 miles
PASS
Mileage104,280 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,259 miles
Since last MOT+4,728 miles
PASS
Mileage99,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,531 miles
Since last MOT+5,231 miles
PASS
Mileage94,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,300 miles
Since last MOT+3,158 miles
PASS
Mileage91,142 miles
Since last MOT+2,979 miles
PASS
Mileage88,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,163 miles
Since last MOT+2,770 miles
PASS
Mileage85,393 miles
Since last MOT+1,308 miles
PASS
Mileage84,085 miles
Since last MOT+3,453 miles
PASS
Mileage80,632 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,622 miles
Since last MOT+3,683 miles
PASS
Mileage76,939 miles
Since last MOT+3,836 miles
PASS
Mileage73,103 miles
Since last MOT+5,424 miles
PASS
Mileage67,679 miles
Since last MOT+5,552 miles
PASS
Mileage62,127 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,090 miles
Since last MOT+5,458 miles
PASS
Mileage56,632 miles
Since last MOT+6,023 miles
PASS
Mileage50,609 miles
Since last MOT+5,918 miles
PASS
Mileage44,691 miles
Since last MOT+7,626 miles
PASS
Mileage37,065 miles
Since last MOT+6,931 miles
PASS
Mileage30,134 miles
Since last MOT+5,757 miles
PASS
Mileage24,377 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

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W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 FWT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ML03 FWT

What car is ML03 FWT?

ML03 FWT is an green Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML03 FWT?

The last recorded mileage for ML03 FWT was 113,987 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML03 FWT passed its MOT?

ML03 FWT has had 29 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (21 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2026.

Is ML03 FWT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML03 FWT 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 ML03 FWT?

ML03 FWT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.