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AJ54 ART

2005 Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,648 mi
Last recorded51,648 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ART
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 51,648 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing requires replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 51,648 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing requires replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 48,930 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tires cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 47,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box rusty and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 45,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also very rusty. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 43,220 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2021 41,232 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2021 41,232 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2020 38,373 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,248 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 35,239 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 33,905 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 31,761 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,583 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,631 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,422 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 23,384 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,723 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 18,222 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 15,851 miles

nail in nsf tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2008 12,365 miles

rear registration plate digits fading slightly

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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AJ54 ART is a 2005 Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 66,798 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ54 ART registered?

AJ54 ART is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is AJ54 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ54 ART shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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