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YB05 MWJ

2005 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,743 mi
Last recorded166,743 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 MWJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 166,743 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 166,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in steering rack

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 163,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in steering rack

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 158,918 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 158,918 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2022 156,405 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 156,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 154,835 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 149,353 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 149,310 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 142,723 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 142,715 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 135,448 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 135,448 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 127,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 123,467 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 123,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 117,712 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 114,417 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slight inner edge distort and perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 114,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slight inner edge distort and perished

Pass 21 May 2013 110,090 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 105,749 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

exhaust backbox corroded

slight distort both rear tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2011 101,227 miles

slight distort all four tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2010 95,607 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 94,805 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f wheel rim damage

o/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 20 Apr 2009 75,725 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 60,651 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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YB05 MWJ is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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YB05 MWJ is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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