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CF05 XSP

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,230 mi
Last recorded108,230 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto48,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 XSP
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 108,230 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 106,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 101,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 97,572 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 93,228 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Poor headlights beam images

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 93,228 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Poor headlights beam images

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

Pass 11 May 2021 88,144 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 12 May 2020 86,621 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 83,504 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 83,503 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2018 80,537 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 80,537 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 76,629 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 72,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 70,073 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 70,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 65,174 miles

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.

Oil on engine.

Rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Fail 16 May 2014 65,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil on engine.

Rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Pass 14 May 2013 61,219 miles

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front hose is starting to corrode.

Oil on engine.

Suspect air leak from intercooler.

Pass 21 May 2012 57,633 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 57,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Nov 2011 56,509 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)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 56,509 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 53,223 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 53,223 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,547 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,331 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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CF05 XSP is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CF05 XSP, 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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CF05 XSP is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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