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DX55 VLG

2005 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,114 mi
Last recorded44,114 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 VLG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 44,114 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 43,050 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 43,042 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front indicators show white. (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front arm rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres near legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 41,615 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 40,101 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 34,080 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 31,490 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 31,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 31,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 30,404 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 30,403 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sies (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 29,370 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 29,370 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 27,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 26,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 26 Jul 2014 24,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Aug 2013 21,045 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear tyres dated and cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2012 19,219 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks

Pass 18 Aug 2011 15,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 13,643 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 10,114 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 6,589 miles

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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DX55 VLG is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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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What year was DX55 VLG registered?

DX55 VLG is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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