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DX02 YOW

2002 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,890 mi
Last recorded141,890 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper55,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 YOW
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 141,890 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 141,890 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 134,815 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 134,813 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 121,430 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 112,569 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f top mount bearing stiff

Fail 9 Nov 2012 112,568 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f top mount bearing stiff

Pass 12 Oct 2011 102,334 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front tyre very worn on edges

oil at gearbox???

rear brake disks worn

slight wear o/s rear upper suspension mount

Fail 8 Oct 2011 102,232 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front tyre very worn on edges

oil at gearbox???

rear brake disks worn

slight wear o/s rear upper suspension mount

Pass 9 Aug 2010 89,433 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 86,062 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 81,800 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 81,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 73,315 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 73,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 62,227 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 61,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

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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DX02 YOW is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DX02 YOW, 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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DX02 YOW is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is DX02 YOW safe to buy?

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