MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer grease around the boot but dosen't seem to be deteriorated
Offside Front slight noise
all road wheels quite badly scuffed
brake pedal travel seems to bee slightly longer than could be expected
engine oil warning light comes on once engine is warm when idleing
steering lock does not engage
under body covers, battery cover, engine top cover, outer sill covers, front and rear wheel arch liners fitted
various areas of body damage
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer grease around the boot but dosen't seem to be deteriorated
Offside Front slight noise
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
all road wheels quite badly scuffed
brake pedal travel seems to bee slightly longer than could be expected
engine oil warning light comes on once engine is warm when idleing
steering lock does not engage
under body covers, battery cover, engine top cover, outer sill covers, front and rear wheel arch liners fitted
various areas of body damage
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions not tested due to oil pressure light (8.2.1.2 (d))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective washer split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front bottom ball joint boot wheeping
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear wheel slight binding
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
oil pressure light on
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner arch (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front seat can not be moved
Nearside Front tyre on wear markers/wering inner edge/sidewall damage
Nearside Front tyre under inflated/signs of damage due to to drove on
Nearside Rear tyre cracking/wearing inner edge
Nearside Rear tyre under inflated/signs of damage due to to drove on
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner arch (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front a/r/b link slight play
Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 /tyre cracking/wearing inner edge ()
Offside Rear tyre under inflated/signs of damage due to to drove on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak
oil light on display
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner arch (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front seat can not be moved
Nearside Front tyre on wear markers/wering inner edge/sidewall damage
Nearside Front tyre under inflated/signs of damage due to to drove on
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre cracking/wearing inner edge
Nearside Rear tyre under inflated/signs of damage due to to drove on
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner arch (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front a/r/b link slight play
Offside Front tyre under inflated/signs of damage due to to drove on
Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 /tyre cracking/wearing inner edge ()
Offside Rear tyre under inflated/signs of damage due to to drove on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak
oil light on display
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm damage to sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm damage to sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play steering suspension offside front
Exhaust back box outer skin is corroded.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nail in nearside rear tyre and scrubbed
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nail in nearside rear tyre and scrubbed
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both bottom arm - rear bushes have slight movement
bottom corner of radiator leaking
n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded
rear number plate fading
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both bottom arm - rear bushes have slight movement
bottom corner of radiator leaking
n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded
rear number plate fading
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?
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MW52 YRC is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
Across all 2002 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 55,399 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW52 YRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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MW52 YRC is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 November 2002.
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