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AH05 JCW

2011 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,088 mi
Last recorded80,088 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini John Cooper Works49,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH05 JCW
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 80,088 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 78,715 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 May 2025 78,707 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2024 76,478 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 74,092 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 71,753 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 71,753 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,537 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 50,996 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,342 miles

BRAKE PAD WIRING CHAFFING N/S/F WHEEL

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 25,665 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,245 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 20,945 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 17,171 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 17,171 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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AH05 JCW is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 49,500 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AH05 JCW registered?

AH05 JCW is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 27 January 2011.

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