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GJ05 OAU

2005 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,231 mi
Last recorded113,231 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 OAU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 113,231 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire not fitted

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear wire not fitted

fuel cap seal deteriorated

under body and components slightly corroded in areas

Pass 3 Mar 2025 106,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front of fuel tank, back (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2025 106,672 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play in ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front of fuel tank, back (1.1.11 (c))

both registration plate lamps light output reduced

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2022 101,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2021 93,682 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 88,793 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 81,875 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 73,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,368 miles

Nearside Front top strut rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2016 64,301 miles

engine management light on

Pass 5 Sep 2015 60,531 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,024 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,301 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,331 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,467 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 34,690 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 34,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,524 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 13 Mar 2009 16,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2008 13,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front tyres starting to perish

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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GJ05 OAU is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Green 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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GJ05 OAU is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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