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ML02 AYX

2002 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

144,759 mi
Last recorded144,759 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 AYX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 144,759 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 141,250 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 141,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 138,324 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 136,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 136,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 135,394 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 135,934 miles

Central Front Inner Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened exceptionally corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 132,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front inner ball joint on wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake disks slightly corroded

rear brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 120,536 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable slight play in rack (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 120,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe under inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsr tyre crack on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working o/s side light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer box rear mounts deteriated (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded os pipe rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable slight play in rack (2.2.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are rusty, rears worse (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 117,921 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 115,578 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

number plate light cover missing

Fail 16 Jun 2014 115,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

number plate light cover missing

possible top mount bearings reguired front suspension noisey no excessive play

Pass 1 Jul 2013 110,396 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 110,396 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 103,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag warning lamp on

both front brake discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2012 103,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag warning lamp on

both front brake discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2011 94,059 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 94,059 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 24 Jun 2010 83,468 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 83,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 69,208 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 69,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear wiper incomplete

Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,131 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 59,129 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 48,398 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the edges - low tread

Pass 22 Jun 2006 35,156 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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ML02 AYX is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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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ML02 AYX is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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