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WF55 GHZ

2005 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

137,942 mi
Last recorded137,942 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 GHZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 137,942 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2026 137,936 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 136,461 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 136,413 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 133,847 miles

Central Front Lower Flexy pipe exterior prtection mesh corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Lower NSF / NSR rubber jacking pads missing

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 133,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap seal cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Flexy pipe exterior prtection mesh corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Lower NSF / NSR rubber jacking pads missing

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 131,159 miles

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

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

under body corrosion to suspension components and front sub frame

Pass 21 Jun 2022 127,975 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

both front tyres very low on edges

Fail 20 Jun 2022 127,965 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

both front tyres very low on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2021 124,785 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Start to split but no play. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Upper Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Change it soon as possible. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Reverse light inoperative.

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Change it soon as possible. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear slightly deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 122,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not working

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring testable components

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bushes starting to split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 122,110 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))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not working

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring testable components

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bushes starting to split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 117,816 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 117,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 117,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure both mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside door will not open from outside but will from inside

Pass 24 May 2018 113,746 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 111,140 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Sep 2016 103,628 miles

drivers wiper blade split at the end

heat shield over centre exhaust loose

rubber mountings split holding rear exhaust box up,but still supported

Pass 15 Sep 2015 94,330 miles

drivers wiper blade split

Fail 15 Sep 2015 94,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

drivers wiper blade split

Pass 20 Sep 2014 84,655 miles

general corrosion noticed and adviced

Fail 20 Sep 2014 846,554 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion noticed and adviced

Pass 4 Nov 2013 80,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,548 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 68,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,786 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 61,779 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,074 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,004 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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WF55 GHZ is a 2005 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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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WF55 GHZ is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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