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HN55 CDZ

2005 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,381 mi
Last recorded145,381 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 CDZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 145,381 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 138,673 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 131,573 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2024 131,475 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2023 124,303 miles

front/rear subframes & suspension components undersealed.

Fail 6 Feb 2023 124,292 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits [major leak pipe split] (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases [cracked] (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 124,275 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 115,483 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2. [inner faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front/rear subframes &suspension components undersealed.

Fail 12 Jan 2022 115,474 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged both sidewalls damaged /perished in treads [ due to being run flat]. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre obviously under inflated x 2. (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated [slight grease leak], (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2. [inner faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front/rear subframes &suspension components undersealed.

Pass 28 Jan 2021 108,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively [both binding slightyly]. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [both] . inner edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 105,840 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 105,840 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 95,958 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 95,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 87,025 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 87,013 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 80,381 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front subframe showing signs of corrosion

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 80,381 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front subframe showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 65,462 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,706 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 38,026 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box deteriated

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,865 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,312 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,311 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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HN55 CDZ is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Grey 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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HN55 CDZ is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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