Vehicle summary
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 2017 Mini Cooper Petrol 1499cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 27,259 miles on the clock, averaging 3,181 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 B38 TwinPower Turbo engine is known for b38a15a and timing chain and guides.
MOT & Mileage History for EF17 SOU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 27,259 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,181 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mini Cooper
These are the most commonly reported problems on Mini Cooper models (2014–2023), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
B38A15A
Timing Chain and Guides
Chain stretches prematurely; guides can break.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF17 SOU |
| Make | Mini |
| Model | Cooper |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1499cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 17 — March 2017 to August 2017 |
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About EF17 SOU
What car is EF17 SOU?
EF17 SOU is an silver Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2017.
What is the mileage of EF17 SOU?
The last recorded mileage for EF17 SOU was 27,259 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF17 SOU passed its MOT?
EF17 SOU has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Dec 2025.
Is EF17 SOU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF17 SOU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is EF17 SOU?
EF17 SOU is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.