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RA52 DNY

2003 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 89,789 miles on the clock, averaging 4,073 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 RA52 DNY

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,789
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
4,073

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,789 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,458
Average per year4,073
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA52 DNY 17k35k53k72k90k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,789 miles
Since last MOT+4,458 miles
PASS
Mileage85,331 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,329 miles
Since last MOT+6,973 miles
PASS
Mileage78,356 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,355 miles
Since last MOT+2,772 miles
PASS
Mileage75,583 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,582 miles
Since last MOT+2,087 miles
PASS
Mileage73,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,495 miles
Since last MOT+6,785 miles
PASS
Mileage66,710 miles
Since last MOT+3,995 miles
PASS
Mileage62,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,715 miles
Since last MOT+2,023 miles
PASS
Mileage60,692 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,688 miles
Since last MOT+3,609 miles
PASS
Mileage57,079 miles
Since last MOT+3,783 miles
PASS
Mileage53,296 miles
Since last MOT+4,583 miles
PASS
Mileage48,713 miles
Since last MOT+5,871 miles
PASS
Mileage42,842 miles
Since last MOT+11,850 miles
PASS
Mileage30,992 miles
Since last MOT+1,908 miles
PASS
Mileage29,084 miles
Since last MOT+2,000 miles
PASS
Mileage27,084 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage21,933 miles
Since last MOT+2,413 miles
PASS
Mileage19,520 miles
Since last MOT+2,353 miles
PASS
Mileage17,167 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

RegistrationRA52 DNY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RA52 DNY

What car is RA52 DNY?

RA52 DNY is an black Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA52 DNY?

The last recorded mileage for RA52 DNY was 89,789 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA52 DNY passed its MOT?

RA52 DNY has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2024.

Is RA52 DNY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA52 DNY 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 RA52 DNY?

RA52 DNY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.