2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · ML52 LHO
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 106,647 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML52 LHO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2023
- 106,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML52 LHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (ML52 LHO) between January 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
ML52 LHO Mileage History
- 20/01/2022103,042 mi
- 06/04/2023106,639 mi+3,597 mi
- 12/04/2023106,647 mi+8 mi
- 13/04/2023106,647 mi
Average of roughly 2,941 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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