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AE05 ZHA

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,976 mi
Last recorded26,976 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto48,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZHA
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,976 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,212 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 18,410 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 16,277 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 16,272 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,906 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 13,906 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 10,955 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 1,673 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
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AE05 ZHA is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 48,947 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 ZHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AE05 ZHA registered?

AE05 ZHA is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is AE05 ZHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 ZHA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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