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EX55 SXW

2005 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,386 mi
Last recorded50,386 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 SXW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 50,386 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 46,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 42,246 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 38,190 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 34,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 30,209 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 26,009 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 23,646 miles

Windscreen chip on n/s lower part of screen

Fail 3 Sep 2018 23,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen chip on n/s lower part of screen

Pass 6 Sep 2017 22,706 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 21,609 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,632 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 19,553 miles

front tyres wearing on edges chunks out of tread

Pass 2 Sep 2013 18,279 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 15,846 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,381 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 12,468 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 12,468 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 10,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EX55 SXW is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX55 SXW registered?

EX55 SXW is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is EX55 SXW safe to buy?

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