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YF54 VZJ

2005 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,041 mi
Last recorded110,041 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 VZJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 110,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 107,835 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 105,245 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 105,238 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 105,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose, rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner treads

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose, rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 21 Oct 2019 96,952 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 89,286 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 88,030 miles

205/45R17 PIRELLI P-ZERO RUN-FLATS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS ON INSIDE GROOVE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS ON INSIDE GROOVE (4.1.E.1)

REQUIRES ALIGNMENT

Pass 6 Mar 2017 85,960 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,036 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable NEARSIDE INNER TIE-BAR HAS SLIGHT PLAY (2.2.C.1d)

TPMS WARNING LAMP ON

Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONTS GETTING LOW - 205/45R17 PIRELLI P-ZERO RUN-FLATS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 84,036 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps GLB 239 (1.1.C.1a)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable NEARSIDE INNER TIE-BAR HAS SLIGHT PLAY (2.2.C.1d)

TPMS WARNING LAMP ON

Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONTS GETTING LOW - 205/45R17 PIRELLI P-ZERO RUN-FLATS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,055 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 72,456 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,743 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 55,058 miles

all brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Mar 2011 47,568 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 39,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 22,316 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 16,558 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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YF54 VZJ is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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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YF54 VZJ is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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