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WJ05 HCP

2005 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,890 mi
Last recorded90,890 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 HCP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 90,890 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 90,483 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 4 Oct 2023 88,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 87,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 84,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 80,741 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 77,528 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 74,258 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 68,569 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 68,569 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,553 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above/beside fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer casing corroded (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 63,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above/beside fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer casing corroded (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,590 miles

Fuel cap O-ring deteriorated but allowing a seal

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated (outer cover rusted away)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 44,389 miles

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2013 44,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres inside of tread is stepping

fuel cap seal starting to perish

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 37,024 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,853 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,860 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 19,638 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 111,867 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,898 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,366 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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WJ05 HCP is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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WJ05 HCP is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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