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FJ52 XAR

2002 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 2002 Mini Cooper Petrol 1598cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 84,200 miles on the clock, averaging 3,544 miles per year, well 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 FJ52 XAR

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,200
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
3,544

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,200 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,069
Average per year3,544
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ52 XAR 21k36k52k68k84k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,200 miles
Since last MOT+7,069 miles
PASS
Mileage77,131 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,131 miles
Since last MOT+5,741 miles
PASS
Mileage71,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,390 miles
Since last MOT+6,249 miles
PASS
Mileage65,141 miles
Since last MOT+2,648 miles
PASS
Mileage62,493 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,466 miles
Since last MOT+1,979 miles
PASS
Mileage60,487 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,483 miles
Since last MOT+3,759 miles
PASS
Mileage56,724 miles
Since last MOT+4,065 miles
PASS
Mileage52,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,659 miles
Since last MOT+4,171 miles
PASS
Mileage48,488 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,472 miles
Since last MOT+3,671 miles
PASS
Mileage44,801 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,796 miles
Since last MOT+4,029 miles
PASS
Mileage40,767 miles
Since last MOT+3,117 miles
PASS
Mileage37,650 miles
Since last MOT+2,529 miles
PASS
Mileage35,121 miles
Since last MOT+2,285 miles
PASS
Mileage32,836 miles
Since last MOT+2,487 miles
PASS
Mileage30,349 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,348 miles
Since last MOT+2,415 miles
PASS
Mileage27,933 miles
Since last MOT+2,288 miles
PASS
Mileage25,645 miles
Since last MOT+2,458 miles
PASS
Mileage23,187 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage20,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,545 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

RegistrationFJ52 XAR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FJ52 XAR

What car is FJ52 XAR?

FJ52 XAR is an silver Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FJ52 XAR?

The last recorded mileage for FJ52 XAR was 84,200 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ52 XAR passed its MOT?

FJ52 XAR has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2024.

Is FJ52 XAR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ52 XAR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FJ52 XAR?

FJ52 XAR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.