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PJ55 LXL

2005 Mini Mini One Seven

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,208 mi
Last recorded93,208 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini One Seven76,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 LXL
MakeMini
ModelMini One Seven
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 93,208 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 93,200 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 89,416 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 89,414 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 82,398 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2020 75,967 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 72,846 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 72,841 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 66,877 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 61,887 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 61,714 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 53,587 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2015 46,529 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 46,526 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded Main marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 36,139 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 36,139 miles

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

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

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

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 19 Dec 2013 24,438 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2012 20,254 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 17,174 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 14,652 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside wiper blade rubber slightly split

Pass 14 Dec 2009 12,110 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 9,202 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini One Seven?

Based on 1,378 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
4,947
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10
Exhaust system not adequately supported 9
position lamp(s) not working 9
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PJ55 LXL is a 2005 Mini Mini One Seven in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini One Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 76,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini One Seven fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ55 LXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was PJ55 LXL registered?

PJ55 LXL is a 2005 Mini Mini One Seven, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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