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FB06 OXL

2006 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,548 mi
Last recorded127,548 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB06 OXL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 127,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on mirror ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 122,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges /4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner side wall ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 122,526 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges /4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner side wall ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 118,102 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 111,169 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 110,315 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Offside Front Seat belt stalk buckle sticky on tension test

Offside Front Washer jet part blocked

Oil leak, but not excessive Borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre void of tread on inner edge almost to cords

Pass 28 Feb 2020 103,255 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight damage to macpherson strut top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges bald, attention advised (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner edge also bald, attention advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald, attention advised (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel cap rubber seal beginning to perish

slight corrosion to various suspension components under vehicle

Fail 28 Feb 2020 103,255 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight damage to macpherson strut top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges bald, attention advised (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner edge also bald, attention advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald, attention advised (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

fuel cap rubber seal beginning to perish

slight corrosion to various suspension components under vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 84,713 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

front wipers starting to judder

Fail 21 Feb 2017 84,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

front wipers starting to judder

Pass 3 Feb 2016 79,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear exhaust rubbers split but exhaust still supported attention needed

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 3 Feb 2016 79,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear exhaust rubbers split but exhaust still supported attention needed

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 4 Dec 2014 70,504 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 70,504 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 62,857 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 43,441 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,020 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 32,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 14,641 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 12,522 miles

O/s/f sidelamp cracked but not showing white light.

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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FB06 OXL is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 63,003 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 20 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FB06 OXL is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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