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GP05 OED

2005 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,867 mi
Last recorded27,867 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 OED
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 27,867 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 27,778 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

silencer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2023 27,711 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

silencer skin deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2023 27,706 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

silencer skin deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2022 27,644 miles

Central Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 27,354 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 27,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

general under body corrosion

silencer skin corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2020 27,279 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

general under body corrosion

silencer skin corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 26,962 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

silencer in poor condition

under body surface corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2019 26,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

silencer in poor condition

under body surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2018 26,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

silencer deteriated

Pass 11 Jul 2017 26,426 miles

Nearside Rear inner brake pad getting low

Offside Front brake binding slightly

all brake discs corroded

exhaust deteriorated

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Jul 2016 25,978 miles

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Rear number plate poor condition

Brake discs are slightly corroded

Rear tyres perished and slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Jul 2015 25,681 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre starting to crack

offside rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 21 Jul 2014 24,658 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 22,342 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 19 Jul 2012 20,138 miles

Cover sills fitted

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Pass 19 Jul 2012 20,138 miles

Cover sills fitted

Fuel cap seal perishing

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,050 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Slight bind of rear brakes

Pass 21 Jul 2010 15,489 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 12,871 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 10,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GP05 OED is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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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GP05 OED is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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