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FN02 BXP

2002 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,865 mi
Last recorded139,865 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 BXP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 139,865 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 139,717 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 136,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 136,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 130,757 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir hoses (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 130,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir hoses (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 123,911 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 123,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 120,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it joins the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer,around the seam (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 114,325 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 114,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 110,823 miles

Nearside headlamp leveler was initially slow to operate on the n/s

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 106,422 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 106,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes where they join the flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 101,655 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 101,655 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 98,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passing,o/s/f also very low (4.1.E.1)

entry pipe of rear silencer corroding

noise from front suspension when going lock to lock ,suspect worn top mounts

Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,920 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing badly

Fail 6 Apr 2016 94,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing badly

Pass 9 Apr 2015 89,938 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low

Fail 10 Apr 2014 86,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre,outer sidewall perishing around where it meets the tread

Pass 10 Apr 2014 86,034 miles

n/s/r tyre,outer sidewall perishing around where it meets the tread

Pass 10 Apr 2013 83,121 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 83,121 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Apr 2012 79,562 miles

o/s/r tyre tread worn low

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2012 79,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre tread worn low

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 75,670 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 11 Apr 2011 75,670 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,651 miles

o/s/r tyre tread worn low

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2009 62,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 26 Mar 2009 62,179 miles

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 11 Feb 2008 58,045 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 58,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 53,810 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 47,710 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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FN02 BXP is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 73,519 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN02 BXP is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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