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EF55 MWD

2005 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

216,578 mi
Last recorded216,578 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 MWD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2023 216,578 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 210,687 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus

Both inner sills at rear lightly corroded.

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted and worn both sides of car.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 210,687 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus

Both inner sills at rear lightly corroded.

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted and worn both sides of car.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 205,060 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 196,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 187,835 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2016 179,472 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 175,467 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 170,999 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 165,723 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2013 165,723 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 142,307 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 138,599 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 110,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 85,151 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 56,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EF55 MWD is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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EF55 MWD is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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