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AJ55 AAZ

2005 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,202 mi
Last recorded130,202 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AAZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 130,202 miles

Front Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable UJ a bit stiff steering slightly notchy (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

reverse lamp not working

Fail 2 Jul 2025 130,187 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Reverse light inoperative

Pass 9 Jul 2024 125,320 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 116,437 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 110,113 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 103,354 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 103,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 92,138 miles

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust rear box hanger corroded

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Offside Front Inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2018 82,924 miles

Front registration plate damaged

brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Oct 2017 70,901 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Oct 2016 60,372 miles

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

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

wiper ends split

Fail 20 Oct 2016 60,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

wiper ends split

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

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,161 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 50,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 48,120 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 46,301 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,912 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded through

front and rear wiper blades starting to split

Fail 21 Oct 2011 41,378 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,378 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,864 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,178 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,292 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 33,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AJ55 AAZ is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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AJ55 AAZ is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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