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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
rear number plate slightly deteriorated\injuries in windscreen\rear brakes slightly imbalanced and nsr slightly binding\front brake pads and discs wearing
injury in \a\ zone of screen\rear number plate slightly deteriorated\front brake discs wearing
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
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
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
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
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
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
sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills
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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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