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EA55 CCU

2005 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,310 mi
Last recorded102,310 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 CCU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 102,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 99,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 96,871 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 94,604 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 91,898 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 91,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 90,035 miles

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

no reverse lights

Fail 4 Feb 2021 90,035 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap washer (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

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

no reverse lights

Pass 16 Jan 2020 87,869 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measured at 2.5mm & outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 84,215 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 71,470 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 64,246 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 60,471 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 54,309 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 2 May 2014 54,309 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Nov 2012 46,712 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

The rear tyres are feathering on the edges and cracking.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 41,693 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,693 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,249 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,886 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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EA55 CCU is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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EA55 CCU is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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