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SJ02 ZTE

2002 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

143,826 mi
Last recorded143,826 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 ZTE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 143,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 134,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leaks from joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

fuel cap sealing washer slightly cracked in places

nearside front brake caliper spring clip missing

Pass 16 Aug 2024 126,132 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber split inside bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 126,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber split inside bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 117,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 111,104 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Grease around nearside front inner cv boot

High level brake light inoperative

Offside front anti roll bar link rubber split, still prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 17 Aug 2021 105,655 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 105,655 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 102,551 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 100,119 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 99,804 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 99,802 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 99,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 15 Sep 2017 99,240 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 19 Jul 2016 94,540 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 94,540 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 86,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,751 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 74,025 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,025 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 68,473 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 60,981 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 54,283 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,836 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,037 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 39,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel cap seal beginning to perish

rear wiper split

small chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,942 miles

Chip in windscreen in zone 'A' just within 10mm limit.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 26,515 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SJ02 ZTE is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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SJ02 ZTE is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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