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2002 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration FY52DXO
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 21 Oct 2026
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 147,748 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting legs and surrounding areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 147,748 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting legs and surrounding areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 144,783 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,007 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 140,479 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2023 3 Jun 20267 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 140,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
26 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 140,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
16 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 140,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
21 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 140,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
15 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,917 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
13 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,697 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2021 3 Jun 202630 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 120,697 MI
3 Jun 20269 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,252 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both chassis (1.1.11 (c))
5 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both chassis (1.1.11 (c))
16 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,869 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both chassis (3.6.B.2c)
13 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 104,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both chassis (3.6.B.2c)
13 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,147 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)
10 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)
16 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,212 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front coil spring weak
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring weak
15 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring weak
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front coil spring weak
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
10 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,541 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 82,037 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,037 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,600 MI
3 Jun 20264 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,600 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2013 3 Jun 20265 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,707 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2012 3 Jun 202621 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,407 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,407 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,172 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2010 3 Jun 20266 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,977 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2009 3 Jun 20268 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,023 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2008 3 Jun 20268 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 31,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,249 MI
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FY52DXO was registered on 2002-10-10
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