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MA52 UMR

2002 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,178 mi
Last recorded58,178 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 UMR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 58,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 54,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 46,482 miles

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

under side corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2023 46,482 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

under side corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 45,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear tyre under inflated and perished

Fail 12 Aug 2020 45,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet hinges appear loose on mounting

nearside rear tyre under inflated and perished

Pass 15 Nov 2019 43,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded and painted/unable to view fully (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

tps light on and both sides outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

undersides of car and suspension parts corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2019 43,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken off (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure broken off (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded and painted/unable to view fully (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

tps light on and both sides outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

undersides of car and suspension parts corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2018 39,516 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 39,507 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 39,507 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2008 35,148 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 31,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 31,110 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,901 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

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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MA52 UMR is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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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MA52 UMR is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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