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HX02 EYJ

2002 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Yellow Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourYellow
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 16 and failing 12 (57% pass rate). The 1.6 W10 Naturally Aspirated engine is known for w10b16a and cylinder head cracking.

MOT & Mileage History for HX02 EYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
4,980

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,332 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,980
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HX02 EYJ 28k46k63k81k98k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
FAIL
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage98,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,332 miles
Since last MOT+15,265 miles
PASS
Mileage83,067 miles
Since last MOT+6,648 miles
PASS
Mileage76,419 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,376 miles
Since last MOT+3,107 miles
PASS
Mileage73,269 miles
Since last MOT+3,252 miles
PASS
Mileage70,017 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,015 miles
Since last MOT+227 miles
PASS
Mileage69,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,788 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
PASS
Mileage69,771 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,768 miles
Since last MOT+8,235 miles
PASS
Mileage61,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,533 miles
Since last MOT+466 miles
PASS
Mileage61,067 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,051 miles
Since last MOT+3,366 miles
PASS
Mileage57,685 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,682 miles
Since last MOT+6,182 miles
PASS
Mileage51,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,500 miles
Since last MOT+5,126 miles
PASS
Mileage46,374 miles
Since last MOT+4,217 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,157 miles
Since last MOT+5,043 miles
PASS
Mileage37,114 miles
Since last MOT+8,678 miles
PASS
Mileage28,436 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

RegistrationHX02 EYJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeHX — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About HX02 EYJ

What car is HX02 EYJ?

HX02 EYJ is an yellow Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2002.

Has HX02 EYJ passed its MOT?

HX02 EYJ has had 28 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (16 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2022.

Is HX02 EYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HX02 EYJ 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 HX02 EYJ?

HX02 EYJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.