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PH02 MCS

2002 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

74,754 mi
Last recorded74,754 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper S71,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH02 MCS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 74,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 65,319 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 64,268 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 64,268 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Both front spot lamps broken with sharpe edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 63,090 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 61,937 miles

petrol cap seal perished

Pass 4 Jul 2018 59,562 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 59,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 57,589 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 57,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 53,550 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,641 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 45,779 miles

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

all tyres low on outer edges

Fail 24 Jun 2014 45,779 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

all tyres low on outer edges

Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,464 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 42,463 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn on outer edges, advise on vehicle having tracking checked

nearside wiper split

Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,712 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 32,412 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,791 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 29,791 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 27,207 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,647 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 24,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 24,376 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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PH02 MCS is a 2002 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2002 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 71,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PH02 MCS is a 2002 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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