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WV53 SNZ

2003 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Bristol, West of England · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 64,208 miles on the clock, averaging 2,989 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 WV53 SNZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,208
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,989

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 reading64,208 miles
Reading date
Miles last year718
Average per year2,989
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV53 SNZ 14k27k39k52k64k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,208 miles
Since last MOT+718 miles
PASS
Mileage63,490 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,488 miles
Since last MOT+1,430 miles
PASS
Mileage62,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,058 miles
Since last MOT+2,836 miles
PASS
Mileage59,222 miles
Since last MOT+2,486 miles
PASS
Mileage56,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,736 miles
Since last MOT+2,597 miles
PASS
Mileage54,139 miles
Since last MOT+3,459 miles
PASS
Mileage50,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,680 miles
Since last MOT+3,087 miles
PASS
Mileage47,593 miles
Since last MOT+2,203 miles
PASS
Mileage45,390 miles
Since last MOT+1,907 miles
PASS
Mileage43,483 miles
Since last MOT+1,976 miles
PASS
Mileage41,507 miles
Since last MOT+273 miles
PASS
Mileage41,234 miles
Since last MOT+1,740 miles
PASS
Mileage39,494 miles
Since last MOT+2,362 miles
PASS
Mileage37,132 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,132 miles
Since last MOT+2,865 miles
PASS
Mileage34,267 miles
Since last MOT+4,397 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,870 miles
Since last MOT+11,073 miles
PASS
Mileage18,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,797 miles
Since last MOT+4,814 miles
PASS
Mileage13,983 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

RegistrationWV53 SNZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WV53 SNZ

What car is WV53 SNZ?

WV53 SNZ is a green Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WV53 SNZ?

The last recorded mileage for WV53 SNZ was 64,208 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV53 SNZ passed its MOT?

WV53 SNZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2023.

Is WV53 SNZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV53 SNZ 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 WV53 SNZ?

WV53 SNZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.