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FP55 XDE

2005 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,960 mi
Last recorded87,960 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 XDE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 87,960 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2023 84,677 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 81,326 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 81,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT FULLY SECURE

Pass 3 Dec 2021 77,589 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 71,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 65,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front sidelight/indicator lense broken

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 62,760 miles

surface rust to all brake pipes.

Fail 6 Dec 2018 62,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

surface rust to all brake pipes.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 60,033 miles

surface rust to brake pipes under body

Pass 20 Dec 2016 57,839 miles

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

N/S FRONT TYRE VALVE STARTING TO PERISH

O/S REAR TYRE TREAD CRACKED AND TREAD DISTORTED

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 55,836 miles

Front suspension bushes splitting

Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,561 miles

Offside engine mount/damper leaking

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 53,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside engine mount/damper leaking

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 49,544 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread less than 25mm but cords can be seen

Pass 30 Nov 2012 45,103 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,176 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 34,746 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 28,369 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 22,001 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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FP55 XDE is a 2005 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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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What year was FP55 XDE registered?

FP55 XDE is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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