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ML02 BAA

2002 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 156,972 miles on the clock, averaging 8,204 miles per year, around 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 ML02 BAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,972
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,204

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,972 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,204
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML02 BAA 43k72k100k129k157k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,972 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,970 miles
Since last MOT+12,197 miles
PASS
Mileage144,773 miles
Since last MOT+267 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,506 miles
Since last MOT+6,528 miles
PASS
Mileage137,978 miles
Since last MOT+5,476 miles
PASS
Mileage132,502 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,487 miles
Since last MOT+3,743 miles
PASS
Mileage128,744 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,743 miles
Since last MOT+3,547 miles
PASS
Mileage125,196 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,190 miles
Since last MOT+4,492 miles
PASS
Mileage120,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,698 miles
Since last MOT+4,899 miles
PASS
Mileage115,799 miles
Since last MOT+5,136 miles
PASS
Mileage110,663 miles
Since last MOT+4,126 miles
PASS
Mileage106,537 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,535 miles
Since last MOT+11,605 miles
PASS
Mileage94,930 miles
Since last MOT+22,458 miles
PASS
Mileage72,472 miles
Since last MOT+16,853 miles
PASS
Mileage55,619 miles
Since last MOT+12,164 miles
PASS
Mileage43,455 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

RegistrationML02 BAA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About ML02 BAA

What car is ML02 BAA?

ML02 BAA is an black Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of ML02 BAA?

The last recorded mileage for ML02 BAA was 156,972 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML02 BAA passed its MOT?

ML02 BAA has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2020.

Is ML02 BAA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML02 BAA 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 ML02 BAA?

ML02 BAA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.