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GD02 ECX

2002 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 ECX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

reverse light inoperative

Fail 5 Mar 2026

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

reverse light inoperative

Pass 6 Mar 2025 29,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 6 Mar 2025 29,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2024 28,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and detterioated

Fail 7 Mar 2024 28,292 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and detterioated

Pass 21 Feb 2023 27,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2022 25,906 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2020 25,124 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

exhaust deteriorating

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 30 Oct 2020 25,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm pirelli p 3000 175 / 65 r 15 84 h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

exhaust deteriorating

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 30 Oct 2019 24,381 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

exhaust corroding away

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 31 Oct 2018 20,341 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 31 Oct 2018 20,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm dunlop sp sport 200 e 175 / 65 r 15 84 h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade worn

tpms warning light has a fault

Pass 1 Nov 2017 18,864 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

rear wiper worn

Pass 5 Sep 2016 17,892 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 17,090 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 16,340 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 16,336 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 15,847 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,416 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 15,076 miles

Front off/s brake disc slightly pitted.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 15,072 miles

Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front off/s brake disc slightly pitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 14,825 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,523 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 13,926 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 13,374 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 12,751 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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GD02 ECX is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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GD02 ECX is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 August 2002.

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