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YM51 OUF

2002 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,407 mi
Last recorded131,407 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 OUF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 131,407 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 127,380 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 123,868 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 120,886 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 118,600 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 113,963 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 108,645 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 108,640 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 99,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 91,534 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 91,534 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,111 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,101 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,373 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,990 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 64,976 miles

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

offside front wiper worn

rear discs worn and exssivly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre pressures low

front discs worn and exssivly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,922 miles

strut top bearings notchy operation

Fail 4 Feb 2011 63,922 miles

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

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

strut top bearings notchy operation

Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 50,129 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,857 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,301 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 2 Feb 2006 39,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear pads getting low

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

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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YM51 OUF is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM51 OUF registered?

YM51 OUF is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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The MOT history for YM51 OUF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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