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LX52 XDB

2002 Mini John Cooper Works

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,918 mi
Last recorded87,918 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 XDB
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 87,918 miles

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

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 Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 84,669 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 84,669 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (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))

Pass 17 May 2024 83,295 miles

Nearside head lamp wash is not providing washer liquid

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 17 May 2024 83,293 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside head lamp wash is not providing washer liquid

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2023 81,536 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 80,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 77,916 miles

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

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

TPMS light flashes

Pass 28 May 2020 76,323 miles

power steering fluid around pipes.

small areas of damage to windscreen

Fail 28 May 2020 76,323 miles

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

Tyre pressure light flashing.

power steering fluid around pipes.

small areas of damage to windscreen

Pass 20 May 2019 74,195 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,642 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 70,592 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,453 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 67,379 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 63,392 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges 205.40.18w rft

Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,767 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,754 miles

near side rear tyre worn inner edge

off side rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 50,997 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 43,482 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,485 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 31,029 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 26,493 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 26,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2006 13,070 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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LX52 XDB is a 2002 Mini John Cooper Works in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 24 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX52 XDB is a 2002 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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