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CX02 VCD

2002 Mini Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,901 mi
Last recorded140,901 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper55,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 VCD
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 140,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

different size wheels on each axle

Fail 6 Oct 2020 140,897 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracked sidewall exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracked sidewall exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Pass 30 Sep 2019 128,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 128,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 118,696 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 118,600 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arms rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 109,951 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 109,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 105,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe on cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 105,484 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe on cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 99,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 99,912 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rear bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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CX02 VCD is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 55,399 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX02 VCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CX02 VCD is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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