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EK55 SYO

2005 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,892 mi
Last recorded124,892 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 SYO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2024 124,892 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 117,634 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on shoulders.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of car (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 109,406 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 99,735 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 96,622 miles

Central Front power steering pipes damp

Offside Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2019 95,931 miles

Central Front oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2018 94,886 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 94,886 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 88,664 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 88,662 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 88,603 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,054 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also heavily worn on inner edge. ()

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

major oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 65,336 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

oil leaks

tailbox corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,179 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,453 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 43,984 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,376 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,606 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 12,327 miles

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

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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EK55 SYO is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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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EK55 SYO is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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