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JFZ 5293

2012 Mini Countryman

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,584 mi
Last recorded129,584 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 5293
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 129,584 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 129,577 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 122,416 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 122,392 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 116,049 miles

Offside Parking brake cable stiff in operation

Pass 22 Oct 2022 110,868 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 110,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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JFZ 5293 is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Countryman typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFZ 5293 registered?

JFZ 5293 is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is JFZ 5293 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFZ 5293 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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