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WG52 GJY

2002 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 57,524 miles on the clock, averaging 2,212 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 WG52 GJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,524
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,212

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,524 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,354
Average per year2,212
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG52 GJY 18k28k38k48k58k '05'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage57,524 miles
Since last MOT+9,354 miles
PASS
Mileage48,170 miles
Since last MOT+10,404 miles
PASS
Mileage37,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,766 miles
Since last MOT+592 miles
PASS
Mileage37,174 miles
Since last MOT+808 miles
PASS
Mileage36,366 miles
Since last MOT+1,259 miles
PASS
Mileage35,107 miles
Since last MOT+1,216 miles
PASS
Mileage33,891 miles
Since last MOT+1,068 miles
PASS
Mileage32,823 miles
Since last MOT+855 miles
PASS
Mileage31,968 miles
Since last MOT+829 miles
PASS
Mileage31,139 miles
Since last MOT+606 miles
PASS
Mileage30,533 miles
Since last MOT+1,007 miles
PASS
Mileage29,526 miles
Since last MOT+1,337 miles
PASS
Mileage28,189 miles
Since last MOT+2,092 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,097 miles
Since last MOT+1,814 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,283 miles
Since last MOT+1,796 miles
PASS
Mileage22,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,487 miles
Since last MOT+1,919 miles
PASS
Mileage20,568 miles
Since last MOT+1,337 miles
PASS
Mileage19,231 miles
Since last MOT+986 miles
PASS
Mileage18,245 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

RegistrationWG52 GJY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WG52 GJY

What car is WG52 GJY?

WG52 GJY is a blue Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Exeter in 2002.

What is the mileage of WG52 GJY?

The last recorded mileage for WG52 GJY was 57,524 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG52 GJY passed its MOT?

WG52 GJY has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 23 Sep 2023.

Is WG52 GJY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG52 GJY 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 WG52 GJY?

WG52 GJY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.