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DV51 EJA

2001 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Mini Cooper Petrol 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 149,115 miles on the clock, averaging 6,665 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W10 Naturally Aspirated engine is known for w10b16a and cylinder head cracking.

MOT & Mileage History for DV51 EJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,115
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,665

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading149,115 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,665
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DV51 EJA 36k64k93k121k149k '05'22'13

Check DV51 EJA

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,115 miles
Since last MOT+9,019 miles
PASS
Mileage140,096 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,094 miles
Since last MOT+11,995 miles
PASS
Mileage128,099 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,098 miles
Since last MOT+13,497 miles
PASS
Mileage114,601 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,600 miles
Since last MOT+12,433 miles
PASS
Mileage102,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,167 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage97,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,016 miles
Since last MOT+4,441 miles
PASS
Mileage92,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,575 miles
Since last MOT+5,693 miles
PASS
Mileage86,882 miles
Since last MOT+75,207 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,675 miles
PASS
Mileage76,164 miles
Since last MOT+8,216 miles
PASS
Mileage67,948 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,941 miles
Since last MOT+7,856 miles
PASS
Mileage60,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,085 miles
Since last MOT+7,507 miles
PASS
Mileage52,578 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,549 miles
Since last MOT+8,042 miles
PASS
Mileage44,507 miles
Since last MOT+8,617 miles
PASS
Mileage35,890 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mini Cooper models (2001–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

Cracks develop in the head, leading to compression loss and oil burning.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 EJA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeDV — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DV51 EJA

What car is DV51 EJA?

DV51 EJA is a red Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2001.

What is the mileage of DV51 EJA?

The last recorded mileage for DV51 EJA was 149,115 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DV51 EJA passed its MOT?

DV51 EJA has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2022.

Is DV51 EJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DV51 EJA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DV51 EJA?

DV51 EJA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.