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EO05 HXT

2005 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,794 mi
Last recorded130,794 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 HXT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2025 130,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2024 129,077 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 129,064 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From rear flex brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 126,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 123,732 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 119,560 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 117,941 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 112,840 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 112,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55R16 87H Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 105,734 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 99,200 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 89,943 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 89,943 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 81,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,216 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 68,554 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,091 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,258 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 42,468 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 38,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,500 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,377 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 16,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EO05 HXT is a 2005 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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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EO05 HXT is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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