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S55 ECT

2002 Mini Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,803 mi
Last recorded52,803 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper55,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 ECT
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,803 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 50,633 miles

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

nail in n/s front

Pass 30 Jul 2007 50,633 miles

nail in n/s front

Fail 11 Aug 2006 41,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake pedal worn

Pass 11 Aug 2006 41,511 miles

brake pedal worn

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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S55 ECT is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S55 ECT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S55 ECT registered?

S55 ECT is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 June 2002.

Is S55 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 ECT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S55 ECT have outstanding finance?

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