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SC02 FTA

2002 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

123,493 mi
Last recorded123,493 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 FTA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 123,493 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 115,665 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 115,665 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

TPMS warning light flashing

Pass 3 Sep 2021 115,295 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 115,295 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 114,757 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 112,958 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 101,744 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 96,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush in rear of the arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush in rear of the arm (2.4.G.2)

heat shield for exhaust loose at petrol tank

Pass 12 Dec 2016 91,122 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 91,072 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 85,749 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal perished

tow ball not fitted to tow bar

Fail 4 Dec 2015 85,749 miles

tow ball not fitted to tow bar

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 10 Dec 2014 82,782 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 80,025 miles

rear brake disks corroded. corrosion on rear subframe and trailing arms. nearside front brake pipe surface corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2013 80,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake disks corroded. corrosion on rear subframe and trailing arms. nearside front brake pipe surface corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,745 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 74,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,373 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 68,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 68,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine overheating

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,528 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 60,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,026 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 55,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

FUEL CAP SEALING RING PERISHED.

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 14 Jan 2008 46,733 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 46,733 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 43,889 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 36,422 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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SC02 FTA is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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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SC02 FTA is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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