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FD55 OEO

2005 Mini Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,675 mi
Last recorded109,675 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper74,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 OEO
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 109,675 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 106,574 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 106,574 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 102,049 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 97,688 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 97,688 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 92,030 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 92,005 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 88,563 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 82,487 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 82,486 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2017 75,757 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 75,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front inner ball joint as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,899 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 69,899 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,958 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking at base of tread

Fail 11 Dec 2015 63,958 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre cracking at base of tread

Pass 22 Dec 2014 58,862 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 58,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 53,514 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 50,642 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 43,622 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,448 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front wipers split

Pass 7 Dec 2009 29,816 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 23,414 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 23,414 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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FD55 OEO is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,070 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD55 OEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD55 OEO registered?

FD55 OEO is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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