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FH54 YFX

2005 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,077 mi
Last recorded141,077 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 YFX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2022 141,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions not tested engine over- heating, cooling fan not working (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure held by plastic cable tie (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated incorrect type fitted (should be tri-lobal type) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 141,075 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing or masked over (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm/hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing or masked over (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

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

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

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 140,125 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 140,117 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 133,307 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish.

Nearside Front tyre not marked as run flat ,all others are run flats.

Rear suspension getting rusty.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 126,795 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 126,790 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing caliper bolt (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2017 119,270 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 108,605 miles

Rear tyers wearing uneven

Pass 13 Apr 2015 94,565 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 94,554 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 83,535 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 72,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,400 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,678 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 52,678 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,074 miles

slight leak from exhaust tailpipe + tailpipe/interpipe very rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,423 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,251 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,718 miles

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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FH54 YFX is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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FH54 YFX is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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