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AV05 ZFB

2005 Mini Cooper

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

67,879 mi
Last recorded67,879 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ZFB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 67,879 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 67,865 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 63,393 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 62,175 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners moved ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all tyres perished

exhaust silencer at rear outer skin deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2022 61,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer heavily corroded/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 61,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer heavily corroded/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 60,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2020 59,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer is heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 59,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer is heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 54,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel filler cap seal perished and split

rear exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin coming away , not leaking yet

Pass 13 Apr 2018 50,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split and washer not working

Fail 12 Apr 2018 50,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split and washer not working

Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,991 miles

Engine management warning light on

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front wiper blade split

Fail 3 Apr 2017 46,991 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine management warning light on

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 11 Apr 2016 43,631 miles

Rear both tyres cracking on side wall and outer tread

Fail 8 Apr 2016 43,631 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres cracking on side wall and outer tread

Pass 22 Apr 2015 40,183 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 36,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap sealing rubber starting to crack

Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,079 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

rear silencer exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,749 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,820 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 21,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

long travel on park brake

Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,411 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2009 16,409 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 11,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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AV05 ZFB is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 66,004 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV05 ZFB is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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