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DU52 DXV

2002 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,278 mi
Last recorded131,278 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S51,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 DXV
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 131,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm & low on in side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm & low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 131,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm & low on in side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm & low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 123,277 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

radiator insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2019 123,277 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps flashing on and off (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

radiator insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2018
Fail 14 Sep 2018

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 98,697 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2016 94,297 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along side fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Some rear suspension and braking components corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 94,297 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along side fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along side fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Some rear suspension and braking components corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 91,193 miles

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2015 91,193 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,622 miles

rear suspension crossmember in a rusty condition

Fail 21 Jul 2014 83,589 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear suspension crossmember in a rusty condition

Pass 22 Jul 2013 77,074 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,361 miles

Oil leak

both front lower (rear) bushes worn

exhaust box in a poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2011 62,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r exhaust rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2011 62,908 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,776 miles

CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

OFFSIDE REAR EXHAUST TAILBOX HEAVILY CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END

Pass 7 Oct 2009 52,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 17 Sep 2008 46,817 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,817 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,177 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 42,177 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,635 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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DU52 DXV is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 51,035 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU52 DXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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DU52 DXV is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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