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YR05 UAL

2005 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,622 mi
Last recorded117,622 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 UAL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 117,622 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 116,672 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 104,579 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 104,579 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 101,152 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 101,144 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 97,803 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,169 miles

front brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Feb 2017 96,169 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Jan 2016 90,215 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 85,025 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,513 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 79,513 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 73,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

rear tyres, low tread on inner edges

Fail 8 Oct 2011 66,413 miles

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

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

O/S/R wheel starting to bind

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 66,413 miles

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

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

O/S/R wheel starting to bind

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,173 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 53,173 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 35,118 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 35,110 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,417 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,165 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 16,706 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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YR05 UAL is a 2005 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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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YR05 UAL is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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