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AJ55 VVK

2005 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,717 mi
Last recorded166,717 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VVK
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 166,717 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 164,842 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 161,917 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 155,346 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 148,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 148,069 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower suspension arm rear mounting/bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 140,878 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 140,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm rear mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 135,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 135,225 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 121,826 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 121,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 106,949 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 106,949 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 93,980 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 93,980 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (n/s) (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre pipe bracket broken (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 93,906 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Ball joint has slight play both inner tie rods (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center exhaust mounting bracket broken

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 80,985 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 80,985 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 69,140 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 59,998 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 50,317 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 42,014 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,010 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 21,975 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 11,333 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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AJ55 VVK is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 61,924 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ55 VVK is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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