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LJ52 UPM

2002 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

34,529 mi
Last recorded34,529 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 UPM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 34,529 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 34,369 miles

Reversing lamp not working

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 34,007 miles

rear exhaust box outer rusty.

Pass 30 Aug 2022 33,358 miles

rear exhaust box outer rusty.

Pass 25 Aug 2021 33,202 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 32,785 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 32,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 32,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 32,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 31,612 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 31,515 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 31,378 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,201 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,946 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 30,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 30,595 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,907 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 28,856 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 27,534 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,173 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,803 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 23,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 23,433 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,644 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 16,901 miles

All four road tyres worn close to limit.

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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LJ52 UPM is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ52 UPM registered?

LJ52 UPM is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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