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GF56 OEU

2006 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,271 mi
Last recorded140,271 miles
Recorded on6 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 OEU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2024 140,271 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))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 140,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush attached to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 136,485 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 129,886 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 129,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 122,730 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 118,102 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 113,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seat belts slow to retract

wiper blades smeary

Fail 21 Jan 2019 113,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seat belts slow to retract

wiper blades smeary

Pass 17 Nov 2017 99,504 miles

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

rear seat belts slow to retract

windscreen cracked

wiper blades smeary

Fail 17 Nov 2017 99,504 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear seat belts slow to retract

windscreen cracked

wiper blades smeary

Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to main system joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid and tail (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear..worn and pitting (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 70,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid and tail (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear..worn and pitting (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 56,597 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,578 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 37,212 miles

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

slight engine oil leak evident

Fail 17 Nov 2012 37,212 miles

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

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

slight engine oil leak evident

Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,874 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,004 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,138 miles

corroded rear exhaust silencer.

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

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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GF56 OEU is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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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GF56 OEU is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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