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MF51 ZSR

2002 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,310 mi
Last recorded171,310 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 ZSR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2020 171,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 166,996 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 166,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing 1 x hub mounting bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 163,799 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 163,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 151,567 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 136,611 miles

high level brake light inoperative

rear wiper blade split

both registration plate bulb covers missing

slight play from nearside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 25 Apr 2016 136,611 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both registration plate bulb covers missing

high level brake light inoperative

rear wiper blade split

slight play from nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,429 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 114,429 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 95,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 79,359 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 79,359 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 68,078 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 68,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,088 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 63,723 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 63,723 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,703 miles

offside rear btyre craking it tread

Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,795 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 49,497 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 41,890 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 32,661 miles

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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MF51 ZSR is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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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MF51 ZSR is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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