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MF02 EYA

2002 Mini Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,272 mi
Last recorded90,272 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper55,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 EYA
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 90,272 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 88,554 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 86,151 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 84,852 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 84,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 79,784 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 74,059 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 74,059 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 68,223 miles

Slight corrosion all brake pipes

Pass 1 Dec 2015 67,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 59,169 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,307 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 50,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,611 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 32,535 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both rear tyres approaching wear bands

Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,859 miles

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

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

front discs showing signs of corrosion

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 25,699 miles

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

airbag light indicates a fault

Fail 4 Feb 2010 25,699 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light indicates a fault

Pass 10 Feb 2009 23,382 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 20,632 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,226 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 15,870 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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MF02 EYA is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 55,399 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF02 EYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF02 EYA is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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