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LJ52 TXK

2002 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,364 mi
Last recorded77,364 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper S71,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 TXK
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 77,364 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 74,164 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 70,463 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 64,180 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bearing bushes damaged not excessively

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

Nearside Rear fuel cap sealing rubber deteriorated

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 64,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut top bearing bushes damaged not excessively

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

Nearside Rear fuel cap sealing rubber deteriorated

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 58,016 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 56,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 52,806 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded , But not leaking

Fail 27 Sep 2019 52,702 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded , But not leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2018 49,919 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,393 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 48,381 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 45,976 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,729 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 43,729 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,114 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,020 miles

baffles loose in rear silencer

dip sick broken

Fail 25 Sep 2013 36,985 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

baffles loose in rear silencer

dip sick broken

Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,360 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 33,360 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,699 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,852 miles

Air bag light stays on.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 25,745 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,642 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 21,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,784 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 11,634 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 9,306 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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LJ52 TXK is a 2002 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 71,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ52 TXK is a 2002 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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