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HN05 ZDG

2005 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,331 mi
Last recorded97,331 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 ZDG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 97,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 91,327 miles

BRAKE PAD WEAR LIGHT ILLUMINATED

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 91,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions DIRECTIONAL (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions DIRECTIONAL (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

BRAKE PAD WEAR LIGHT ILLUMINATED

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 86,338 miles

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 20 Feb 2023 82,828 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 79,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 73,131 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 71,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 71,262 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,550 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 66,550 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear exhaust back box corroded rubber is lose

Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,001 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 63,001 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,024 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight and exhaust box deteriorated (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

rear exhaust box rusty and deteriorated no leak at time of inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2014 34,104 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 33,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,531 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre stop lamp cover missing

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,975 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 27,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,752 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 25,752 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 19,727 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 19,727 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 13,910 miles

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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HN05 ZDG is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Black 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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HN05 ZDG is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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