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LD56 VFX

2006 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,577 mi
Last recorded93,577 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 VFX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 93,577 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 93,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 90,781 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 87,301 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2023 87,301 miles

Side repeater not working Nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2021 83,675 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both at joints to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both dip beam just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear hoses and at fixing clip front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak at cam cover rear of engine

Pass 2 Jan 2021 80,536 miles

Engine oil leak at rear of engine

Power steering pump damp with oil and at pipes/hoses

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 80,533 miles

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

Engine oil leak at rear of engine

Power steering pump damp with oil and at pipes/hoses

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 77,004 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,385 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 75,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,274 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,833 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 68,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,895 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 67,880 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 50,789 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,311 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,827 miles

front grill loose

o/s/f plastic arch loose

Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,491 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 30,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,401 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,608 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 21,608 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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LD56 VFX is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 60,719 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LD56 VFX is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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