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MX02 HTJ

2002 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 123,150 miles on the clock, averaging 6,380 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 MX02 HTJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,150
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,380

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 reading123,150 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,380
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MX02 HTJ 50k68k87k105k123k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,150 miles
Since last MOT+9,288 miles
PASS
Mileage113,862 miles
Since last MOT+1,978 miles
PASS
Mileage111,884 miles
Since last MOT+5,627 miles
PASS
Mileage106,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,257 miles
Since last MOT+5,514 miles
PASS
Mileage100,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,743 miles
Since last MOT+3,850 miles
PASS
Mileage96,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,893 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
PASS
Mileage93,344 miles
Since last MOT+4,514 miles
PASS
Mileage88,830 miles
Since last MOT+3,374 miles
PASS
Mileage85,456 miles
Since last MOT+19,497 miles
PASS
Mileage65,959 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,949 miles
Since last MOT+6,180 miles
PASS
Mileage59,769 miles
Since last MOT+9,664 miles
PASS
Mileage50,105 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

RegistrationMX02 HTJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MX02 HTJ

What car is MX02 HTJ?

MX02 HTJ is an red Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MX02 HTJ?

The last recorded mileage for MX02 HTJ was 123,150 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX02 HTJ passed its MOT?

MX02 HTJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2017.

Is MX02 HTJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX02 HTJ 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 MX02 HTJ?

MX02 HTJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.