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AE05 YEX

2005 Mini Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,801 mi
Last recorded72,801 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper74,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YEX
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2011 72,801 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,801 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 63,847 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

horn not very load

Pass 24 Dec 2009 63,847 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

horn not very load

Pass 5 Dec 2008 56,446 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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AE05 YEX is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,070 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 YEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE05 YEX registered?

AE05 YEX is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AE05 YEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 YEX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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