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GJ55 XAT

2005 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

73,601 mi
Last recorded73,601 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XAT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 73,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 69,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 62,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 56,284 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 52,970 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 49,233 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 45,179 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 42,691 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 38,128 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 35,257 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 34,489 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,063 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 30,098 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 28,326 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 28,326 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 26,650 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 25,177 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 21,725 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 19,293 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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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GJ55 XAT is a 2005 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 GJ55 XAT registered?

GJ55 XAT is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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