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SC02 FTN

2002 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,890 mi
Last recorded138,890 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 FTN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 138,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear seat back slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 138,890 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear seat back slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 134,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 134,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 129,182 miles

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

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 + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 129,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 128,981 miles

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

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

back box in poor condition

high level brake light inop

no coolant in expansion tank (rectified)

oil misting around power steering pipes

rear exhaust box mounting incomplete

wipers poor

Fail 6 Nov 2020 128,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

back box in poor condition

high level brake light inop

no coolant in expansion tank (rectified)

oil misting around power steering pipes

rear exhaust box mounting incomplete

wipers poor

Pass 9 Jan 2019 122,551 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 122,551 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing on floor/refitted ok (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on l/limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 112,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm - 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm - 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 112,675 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet warning light on & nearside doesn't secure completely

EML on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm - 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm - 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 102,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder centre screen removed ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing uneven [flat spots]. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has blister spots inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint hose (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust rubber nearside starting to deteriorate/split.

Fail 20 Dec 2016 102,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder centre screen removed ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing uneven [flat spots]. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has blister spots inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint hose (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust rubber nearside starting to deteriorate/split.

Pass 2 Jan 2016 92,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel slight bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2016 92,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel slight bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 86,556 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 86,556 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 77,319 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 69,283 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition and exhaust baffles loose

Pass 12 Dec 2011 65,356 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 59,933 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 FTN is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FTN is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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