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EX51 DUV

2001 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Turquoise Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourTurquoise
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 13 (54% pass rate). It has 125,999 miles on the clock, averaging 6,110 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 EX51 DUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,999
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,110

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,999 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,042
Average per year6,110
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX51 DUV 25k50k75k101k126k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage125,999 miles
Since last MOT+11,042 miles
PASS
Mileage114,957 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,950 miles
Since last MOT+5,377 miles
PASS
Mileage109,573 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,547 miles
Since last MOT+6,100 miles
PASS
Mileage103,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,447 miles
Since last MOT+6,210 miles
PASS
Mileage97,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,237 miles
Since last MOT+5,401 miles
PASS
Mileage91,836 miles
Since last MOT+2,127 miles
PASS
Mileage89,709 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,707 miles
Since last MOT+2,142 miles
PASS
Mileage87,565 miles
Since last MOT+4,207 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,358 miles
Since last MOT+7,013 miles
PASS
Mileage76,345 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,337 miles
Since last MOT+7,586 miles
PASS
Mileage68,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,751 miles
Since last MOT+8,280 miles
PASS
Mileage60,471 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,471 miles
Since last MOT+8,234 miles
PASS
Mileage52,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,237 miles
Since last MOT+6,397 miles
PASS
Mileage45,840 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,840 miles
Since last MOT+7,057 miles
PASS
Mileage38,783 miles
Since last MOT+6,036 miles
PASS
Mileage32,747 miles
Since last MOT+175 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,572 miles
Since last MOT+7,704 miles
PASS
Mileage24,868 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

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W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 DUV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EX51 DUV

What car is EX51 DUV?

EX51 DUV is an turquoise Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EX51 DUV?

The last recorded mileage for EX51 DUV was 125,999 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX51 DUV passed its MOT?

EX51 DUV has had 28 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (15 passes, 13 failures). It last was tested on 21 Nov 2022.

Is EX51 DUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 DUV 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 EX51 DUV?

EX51 DUV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.