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GV55 AZU

2005 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

144,625 mi
Last recorded144,625 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 AZU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 144,625 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper split

Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 143,611 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

play in steering wheel knock when turning

Fail 17 Apr 2024 143,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working engine oil leak (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

play in steering wheel knock when turning

Pass 19 Apr 2023 141,751 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 141,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 138,269 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 138,263 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inside edge down to cord 205/45/r17 88w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake warning light on dash

Pass 8 Apr 2021 132,633 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

brake warning light on dash

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes play

Fail 7 Apr 2021 132,632 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

brake warning light on dash

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes play

Pass 8 Apr 2020 129,540 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 126,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both poss due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poss due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 123,199 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 123,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 117,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 117,359 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both rear deteriorated lens (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 117,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

fuel cap sealing rubber perished

Pass 22 Feb 2016 109,714 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 109,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 102,584 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 102,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front fog light units insecure

engine oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2014 89,305 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated\injuries in windscreen\rear brakes slightly imbalanced and nsr slightly binding\front brake pads and discs wearing

Pass 10 Dec 2012 76,098 miles

injury in \a\ zone of screen\rear number plate slightly deteriorated\front brake discs wearing

Fail 10 Dec 2012 76,098 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

injury in \a\ zone of screen\rear number plate slightly deteriorated\front brake discs wearing

Pass 20 Dec 2011 65,431 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs worn

nearside bonnet arch missing

nearside door mirror cover missing

nearside front position/indicator lamp loose

Fail 20 Dec 2011 65,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs worn

nearside bonnet arch missing

nearside door mirror cover missing

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front position/indicator lamp loose

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Dec 2010 56,222 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside front bodywork damaged

nearside front seat faulty upright function

slight play to nearside steering rack end

Pass 9 Jan 2009 38,013 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front side/indicator lamp damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2009 38,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front side/indicator lamp damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2008 17,943 miles

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills

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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GV55 AZU is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 21 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV55 AZU is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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