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MY55 JCW

2005 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,171 mi
Last recorded27,171 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini John Cooper Works50,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY55 JCW
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 27,171 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 26,714 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 26,571 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear most bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim has small dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 26,081 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 24,762 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 24,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 23,606 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 22,793 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 22,290 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel rim damaged [inner]

Pass 6 Sep 2016 21,715 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 21,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 20,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 19,526 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 19,488 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,711 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

osr tyre sidewall/tread has some deep cracking but cords not exposed.

Fail 23 Aug 2012 18,711 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

osr tyre sidewall/tread has some deep cracking but cords not exposed.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,404 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,216 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,394 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,101 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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MY55 JCW is a 2005 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 50,822 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 21 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MY55 JCW registered?

MY55 JCW is a 2005 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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