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LF56 CXE

2007 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,608 mi
Last recorded121,608 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 CXE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 121,608 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 121,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens pitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 117,746 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 117,746 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 115,280 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Bot headlights pitted/hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 115,280 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Bot headlights pitted/hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 112,879 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 107,147 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 100,671 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 96,744 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 83,002 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,884 miles

rear tyres split and pearished

Pass 9 Jun 2016 65,155 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 65,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyre worn

Pass 18 Jun 2015 55,628 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 55,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 45,918 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 38,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,077 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 24,260 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 18,729 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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LF56 CXE is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 63,144 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 19 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF56 CXE is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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