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2002 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration SF02FXJ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 10 Mar 2027
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 117,868 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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))
10 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 117,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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))
4 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 117,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- (Engine oil on minimum)
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner 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))
30 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 108,462 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Surface corrosion on most underside components front and rear
- Rear Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer and inner sidewall Slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 107,604 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear inner sills have surface corrosion
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
24 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 107,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear inner sills have surface corrosion
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,134 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,468 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 97,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system corroded and leaking on test (1.1.11 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking burst on test (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,804 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
28 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,804 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
27 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,228 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
27 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 92,228 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,788 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,713 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,713 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,168 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
7 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
18 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,516 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2016 12 Jun 202617 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
22 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,777 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower 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)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower 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)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,748 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014 12 Jun 202630 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
12 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,390 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
20 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,137 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
14 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,987 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2011 12 Jun 202615 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,029 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
15 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,149 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
14 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 54,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,607 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2008 12 Jun 20263 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,342 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2008 12 Jun 202619 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,498 MI
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SF02FXJ was registered on 2002-03-02
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