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AX02 DTF

2002 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,589 mi
Last recorded137,589 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper S71,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 DTF
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 137,589 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 134,794 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 125,884 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 119,613 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 118,740 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 117,713 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 109,480 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 103,343 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 103,343 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 97,448 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,320 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2012 75,310 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jun 2012 75,310 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 65,134 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 54,988 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 47,695 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 43,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 38,518 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 38,518 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

starting to dis-colour, rear no. plate.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,190 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 34,010 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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AX02 DTF is a 2002 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 71,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AX02 DTF is a 2002 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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