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2002 MINI COOPER S
General Information
- Registration HT02VBA
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model COOPER S
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 12 Oct 2026
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 129,540 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
1 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 128,590 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Exhaust box corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
27 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 128,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Exhaust box corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,977 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 126,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Back (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Back (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,791 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Pipes Front To Back (1.1.11 (c))
1 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,033 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 122,033 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,831 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2021 27 Jun 202626 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 119,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,575 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
21 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 116,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,516 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
20 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 106,515 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
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
22 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,169 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres worn on inner edge of tread, keep a check.
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Both front tyres worn badly on inner edge of tread, change soon.
9 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,200 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
8 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
26 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,805 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,805 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,264 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2015 27 Jun 202622 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,528 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2014 27 Jun 202622 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,003 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2013 27 Jun 202611 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,213 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2012 27 Jun 202611 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,203 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2011 27 Jun 202611 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 45,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
22 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,622 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2010 27 Jun 202620 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,680 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2009 27 Jun 202615 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,633 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,452 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2007 27 Jun 202616 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 23,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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HT02VBA was registered on 2002-08-17
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