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2002 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration MM52CVJ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 16 Jul 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 120,834 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Coolant leak ()
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- oil and coolant leak
- play in steering rack
- outer sill cvoers fitted
- brake pipes have protective coatings
27 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf lower arm front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- play in steering rack
- outer sill cover fitted
- coolant leak
16 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,705 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020 22 Jun 202614 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 118,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
24 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,278 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- rear wiper arm insecure
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
24 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 110,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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 air bag lamp on (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box blowing (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear wiper arm insecure
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,365 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
9 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 102,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Power steering component(s) leaking pump (2.3.3b)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,870 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
3 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 95,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,588 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 87,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,299 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2015 22 Jun 20264 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,035 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2014 22 Jun 20268 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,353 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2013 22 Jun 20262 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,329 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
2 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 65,329 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
16 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,878 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2012 22 Jun 20267 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,134 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,425 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2009 22 Jun 20262 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,233 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2008 22 Jun 20262 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 28,233 MI
22 Jun 202618 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 15,627 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2006 22 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
MM52CVJ was registered on 2002-09-16
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