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SC02XWJ
2002 MINI MINI
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration SC02XWJ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
17
Passes
13
Failures
56.67%
Pass Rate
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116 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 134,978 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 134,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,415 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s dipped beam dim (4.1.4 (b))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear trailing arms and mounting brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering pump has slight seepage possible steering rack leak from o/s (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 133,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- low effort from rear service brake.
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear trailing arms and mounting brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering pump has slight seepage possible steering rack leak from o/s (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside horn button on steering wheel not working,n/s is operational
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s dipped beam dim (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 132,454 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- no reverse lights
- headlamps dull
24 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 132,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- no reverse lights
- headlamps dull
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,148 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 131,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to cailper (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished and spilt (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,951 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front steering rack gaiter not tight on shaft
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
4 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,951 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front steering rack gaiter not tight on shaft
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,571 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 118,326 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres bald inner edges
3 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 118,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s front hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres bald inner edges
4 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,701 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2017 10 Jun 202610 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,950 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 102,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
13 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,515 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
12 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
7 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,517 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2014 10 Jun 20267 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
2 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,812 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2013 10 Jun 20262 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 81,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
22 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,954 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2012 10 Jun 202622 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 76,954 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
23 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,580 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2010 10 Jun 202623 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 71,580 MI
10 Jun 202629 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,183 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2009 10 Jun 202629 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 66,183 MI
10 Jun 202624 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,875 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2008 10 Jun 20268 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,973 MI
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SC02XWJ was registered on 2002-08-09
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