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HT51 EFY

2002 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT51 EFY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 91,387 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 89,781 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 89,781 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 69,675 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 69,675 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 69,566 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 69,542 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 69,401 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 69,278 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 69,270 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 68,730 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 68,730 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 68,692 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,150 miles

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroded.

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 67,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroded.

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 67,140 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coolant fan saying on

fuel cap seal deteriorated

oil leaking some possibly power steering seepage

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2013 61,772 miles

Air bag warning lamp illuminated

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 7 Feb 2013 61,772 miles

Air bag warning lamp illuminated

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 28 Jan 2012 55,894 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre has slight cracking to sidewalls and tread

rear brake discs lightly scored and corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2012 55,894 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre has slight cracking to sidewalls and tread

rear brake discs lightly scored and corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2011 51,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 51,480 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,823 miles

air bag light on

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

handbrake travel high

Fail 17 Feb 2009 43,777 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,777 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,771 miles

rear pads 60% worn

front brake pads low

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,582 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 25,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades split but not affecting ability to clear screen

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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HT51 EFY is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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HT51 EFY is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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