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GY05 AYM

2005 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,657 mi
Last recorded71,657 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 AYM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 71,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 71,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 63,082 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 55,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 52,160 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 52,158 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 51,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 50,154 miles

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

fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2019 48,060 miles

fuel cap sealing washer cracking

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2018 44,596 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 44,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,416 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 37,735 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,322 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2015 34,322 miles

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

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 32,214 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread perished and wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear box slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2014 32,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre tread perished and wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,092 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 26,886 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,627 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,148 miles

near side rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2010 20,148 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,840 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 16,840 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

near side and offside front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,182 miles

near side and offside front tyres worn inner edges

near side rear tyre worn inner and outer edges/also inner rim of wheel slight damage

rear wiper blade rubber torn

Fail 19 Mar 2008 13,182 miles

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

near side and offside front tyres worn inner edges

near side rear tyre worn inner and outer edges/also inner rim of wheel slight damage

rear wiper blade rubber torn

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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GY05 AYM is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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GY05 AYM is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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